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00 Now In Our 28th Year Serving Northern St. Louis County! $1TIMBERJAYVOL. 28, ISSUE 49 December 15, 2017 MINNESOTA POLITICS LAW ENFORCEMENT Breitung Mrs. Smith goes to Washington Police Chief Minnesota Lieutenant Governor tapped to replace Sen. Al Franken headed to by MARSHALL HELMBERGER State Patrol Managing Editor Though I never anticipated this by STEPHANIE UKKOLA REGIONAL— Gov. moment, I’m resolved to do Staff Writer Mark Dayton confirmed on Wednesday what has everything I can to move BREITUNG TWP— Officials been widely rumored for Minnesota forward. here will be looking for a new police days— he has chosen Lt. chief after this week’s announce- ment by Chief Jesse Anderson that Gov. Tina Smith to replace “Lt. Gov.Tina Smith U.S. Senator Al Franken, he has accepted who announced his resig- a position with nation on Dec. 7. resolved to do everything prepared to do this. I’m the Minnesota Smith, who previous- I can to move Minnesota qualified” to do this. I have State Patrol. ly served as chief of staff forward,” Smith told a unique role to play here.” Anderson, who to Gov. Dayton and former reporters at a press con- Smith also acknowl- has served as Minneapolis Mayor R.T. ference on Wednesday. edged that not all chief of the Rybak, indicated that she Smith called the current Minnesotans are benefit- Breitung Police will seek election to the political moment an “extra- ting from the current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Department position during the 2018 ordinary time” and said economy, noting that in caught her first-ever fish on Lake since January campaign. she decided this was the her travels across the state Vermilion during the 2015 state 2014, tendered best way for her to contin- fishing opener, with help from his resignation “Though I never antic- guide Casey Sunsdahl, of Soudan. Jesse ipated this moment, I’m ue to serve Minnesota. “I’m See...SMITH pg. 10 at the town Timberjay staff photo board’s Dec. 12 Anderson meeting. Anderson said that he will be start- ELY RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ing his new position with the State Patrol, based out of Hibbing, once he See...PATROL pg. 11 No decision TOWER Council OKs home rental for ambulance driver housing

by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Managing Editor TOWER— City officials here are moving forward with renting a private residence to house prospective emer- gency responders for the city’s planned paid on-call ambulance service. The council voted 4-1 on Tuesday night to proceed with the plan, despite opposition from Councilor Lance Dougherty, who questioned the need for a paid on-call system for the ambu- Ely School Board tables vote on ERCC proposal lance. by KEITH VANDERVORT See.. TOWER pg. 10 Ely Editor ELY – The Ely School Board voted 4-2 on Monday night to table or delay Holiday deadlines making a decision on allowing the con- Please note the following struction of a 50,000-square-foot recre- deadlines for upcoming issues of ation center on school property. the Timberjay. A standing-room-only crowd filled Dec. 22 Christmas issue- the high school media center to witness advertisements and news articles what they thought was the making of an due by Wednesday, Dec. 20 at up or down decision on moving ahead 10 a.m. with partnering with the Ely Regional Dec. 29 New Year’s issue- Community Complex (ERCC) board to advertisements and news articles explore the feasibility of a financially- due by Thursday, Dec. 21 at 4 viable plan for locating the facility on p.m. the west end of the school campus. Jan. 5- No Timberjay As many as 17 people voiced their printed this week opinion during the open forum portion Ely residents filled the high school media center Monday night, top, The Timberjayoffice will be of the meeting. After more than an hour expecting the school board to make a decision on moving forward closed Monday, Dec. 25 through of testimony, only three people, who just with a recreation center proposal, shown above, from the Ely Regional Friday, Jan. 5. We wish all of our Community Complex board. photo by K. Vandervort readers a Merry Christmas and See...ELY pg. 11 Happy New Year.

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[email protected] 365-6745 Open Monday - Saturday 9 - 5 pm 10 - 4 Sundays 2 December 15, 2017 TIMBERJAY Newspapers CRIME Novak sentenced following guilty plea in drug case by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Novak has a long paraphernalia. Beryl deputies arrived on the scene who prosecuted the case. “He Managing Editor rap sheet, including Novak reported his dis- shortly after and took Gary into pled guilty to the most serious convictions on previous covery to law enforce- custody. He has been housed in charge, and it got a lot of drugs REGIONAL—Gary Allen drug charges as well as ment, and sheriff’s the St. Louis County Jail, and off the street. Law enforcement Novak, age 48, has pled guilty petty theft, burglary, deputies later confis- more recently, the St. Cloud really did a tremendous job of to felony drug charges stemming receiving stolen prop- cated the drugs, without Penitentiary, awaiting the final putting this case together.” from his arrest in Greaney back erty, including firearms, immediately locating outcome of his case. Besides addressing the meth in July 2015. As part of his Dec. domestic assault, and Gary, who later showed Beryl had been set to testify problem, Beryl said the arrest of 11 plea in district court in dozens of traffic viola- up at Beryl’s residence in the case on Monday, but the Gary has effectively ended a Hibbing, St. Louis County pros- tions. Gary Novak on Sethers Road, made trial was cancelled as a result of rash of break-ins and burglaries ecutors dismissed a charge of Novak was arrest- threats, and demanded the guilty plea. that had plagued the rural com- possession of 25 grams or more ed following a tip from Gary’s to know where his drugs had Judge David Ackerson sen- munity. “It reinforces the idea of methamphetamine, while uncle, Beryl Novak, a Greaney gone. tenced Novak to 110 months in that if you see something, you Novak pled guilty to felony intent resident who had seen Gary enter Beryl, who was guarding prison, less the 864 days he has need to say something,” said to sell a total of 190 grams of the woods just off Sethers Road, his residence with a shotgun, already served. Beryl. “People need to look out methamphetamine. where he had stashed a blue while Gary and an accomplice “We think there was a good for themselves and their neigh- Prosecutors put the street duffel bag stuffed with what pounded on his door, again con- result here,” said Assistant bors. We need to make the crim- value of the drugs at approxi- appeared to be drugs and related tacted law enforcement. Five County Attorney Carly Melin, inals afraid,” he said. mately $14,000. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Gifts Galore! Wastewater tops TEDA agenda SALE 10% OFF Everything! Development group recommends 8,500 square foot SHOP All Gifts & Rugs LOCAL Now-Dec. 23 industrical building as part of Lamppa expansion Birch Products • Books • Braided Bracelets • Jewelry by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Campground. While Given the situation, ground, and don’t see the Door Mats • Dove Creek Pottery • Ekelund SWEDISH Linens Managing Editor Tuchel said the additional TEDA members expressed harvest yet,” he said. “The FINNISH Candy, Coffee and Textiles • Fun Dishcloths flow from the campground strong support for address- only shovel in the ground Kelly Marshall Weavings • Napkins • Packaged Mixes Notecards • Color-Changing Mugs TOWER— had originally been esti- ing the problem as quickly recently has been at the NORWEGIAN Krumkake, Lefse Grill, Waffle Irons & More Wastewater treatment mated at 10,000 gallons as possible, which led to a cemetery,” he added. capacity topped the Tower per day, he said a new engi- lengthy discussion of “A lot of things are SALESALE •• SALESALE •• SALESALE Economic Development neer’s estimate lowered options. All agreed that happening behind the Free Gift Authority’s agenda last that number to 6,250 building new capacity may scenes that aren’t always Wrapping Thursday night, as the gallons per day. ‘That have to be part of the solu- apparent right away,” board discussed ways to leaves us just under 8,000 tion, but that project would responded TEDA member respond to a pending short- gallons per day remaining,” take time and considerable Joan Broten. age of treatment capacity he said. funding, probably in excess Dostert said the waste- just as the city is poised for That’s enough for the of $1 million. water board has been aware significant new develop- first round of 20 town Tuchel suggested that of the capacity concern for ment. homes at the harbor, he both Breitung and Tower a couple years, but had Wastewater plant oper- said, which are expected begin taking more steps to assumed they would have Nordic treats served all December! ator Matt Tuchel outlined to generate about 4,800 reduce inflow and infiltra- more time to address it. the current situation, and gallons per day. “Dave tion, or “I and I,” which “Hoodoo Point is a big Holiday Hrs: Mon-Sat: 10-4 • Sun, Dec. 17: 11-2 updated the board on the Rose’s campground is esti- could buy time as the waste- add-on,” he said. “It’s really Sat, Dec. 22: 10-3 ...LAST CHANCE BEFORE CHRISTMAS mated at about 2,000 water board works towards pushing us to the brink, I Reopen Thurs, Jan. 11, 2018 • Happy to open by appointment latest estimate of remaining 303 Main St., Tower, MN • 218-753-3313 capacity in the wake of the gallons per day,” he added. added capacity. would say.” www.nordic-home.com [email protected] city’s planned hook-up of A second round of 20 Breitung Supervisor Broten and TEDA Nordic Home North • Simply the Finest in Rugs, Gifts & Décor the Hoodoo Point town homes currently in and wastewater board President Marshall the planning stage would member Greg Dostert Helmberger said they plan add another 4,800 gallons. noted, however, that any- to attend the wastewater “At that point we’re out?” thing the board does is board meeting on Dec. 20 asked developer Orlyn likely to cost money that to encourage the members Continued Kringstad, who was in the the wastewater district to take action to address MIKE MOTORS audience. “In fact it could doesn’t have. “In reality, the wastewater issue. be earlier than that, possi- right now the wastewater In other action, the e Tree Sp bly,” responded Tuchel. board is strapped,” he said. TEDA board: nder Th ecials Tuchel noted that the Even preparing a Approved a motion U final decisions would be funding application by the to recommend that the city up to the city, which has to March 1 deadline for the of Tower move ahead with 2017 Chevy Colorado approve connections. “If, state’s public facilities construction of 8,000-8,500 NEW! Crew, Z71, 4x4, Loaded say, town homes and Dave authority, would likely cost square foot building in the MSRP $37,125 Rose come in at the same several thousand dollars, industrial park, about half time and they say there’s he noted. He added that of which would be occu- You Pay $34,132 only capacity for one, then residents of Breitung may pied by Lamppa GM Employee Pricing for Everyone! #4883C Black the city has to decide if not be as receptive to incur- Manufacturing. The addi- they get the extension or ring the cost of adding new tional space would be not,” he said. sewage capacity, and he available for other prospec- Tuchel was asked said some skepticism tive businesses or for later LS about the hotel project that remains in the community expansion by Lamppa A Kringstad has been pursu- about whether the devel- Manufacturing.

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CITY OF ELY Ely survey finds dire need for better Internet by KEITH VANDERVORT service in the Ely area. to live. “This is one of the big are a lot of people that use the 5 meeting, the council took the Ely Editor “As many as 94 percent of impacts we are seeing in rural web to learn more about the following action: the residential respondents feel areas all over the country,” he area,” he said. “It was interesting Approved a recommen- ELY – The Ely Area like they want better Internet,” noted. An adequate Internet con- to see so many businesses actively dation from the Parks and Broadband Coalition continues Cohill said. “Of those users, 44 nection or the lack of it is starting promoting their place.” Recreation Board to request a to work toward connecting the percent are using DSL, 27 percent to change land use and this is One in four business respon- revision to the Hidden Valley Ely area to high-speed Internet are using cable and seven percent affecting the tax base. We hear dents said the band-width speed lease with the Department of service for both the business are using satellite.” lots of complaints from real estate they need is not available, accord- Natural Resources to allow six community and residents. Twenty-three percent of agents who are telling us they ing to Cohill, and 38 percent miles of bike trails. Consultants Design Nine, respondents identified them- are having much more difficulty said they need to work regularly Approved the purchase of of Blacksburg, Va., recently com- selves as being “self employed” selling homes that don’t have from home. “That is very close a handheld camera for $956 and pleted a survey in the Ely area according to Cohill. “There are broadband.” to the residential response of a laptop computer for $439 from to find out how satisfied busi- people trying to work from home “In the draft report, we had nearly half of the respondents Custom Theaters Inc. to run the nesses and residents were with full or part time,” he said. many responses that were inter- trying to work from home,” he audio system from the back of the existing Internet service and “Another 23 percent are working esting and illuminating and show added. the council chambers. what is needed in the community for a company but are trying to the passion in this community Design Nine is preparing Commended the Ely to fulfill communication tech- work out of their home for a part for getting better broadband cost estimates for supplying high- Public Library for their four-star nology needs in the future. of the time.” access,” he said. speed fiber to the downtown area American Star Library ranking, Andrew Cohill of Design Nearly half of the respon- On the business side, results and some of the nearby residential up from a three-star rating in the Nine presented a draft summary dents are trying to use the Internet were similar. “As many as 98 neighborhoods. “We are also last six out of 10 years. to the Ely City Council earlier to work from home. “This is percent of businesses that looking at some wireless solu- OK’d the city of Ely this month. something we have seen as a responded said they wanted better tions and fiber solutions for areas budget for the Fiscal Year 2018 “We had a very large growing trend. Broadband access Internet, and 100 percent of those around the (Burntside) lake. It and adopted the Final Levy response to our questions,” Cohill is not just trying to get better respondents said Internet is crit- won’t be a single-type technol- Collectible in 2018. said. “There were 349 responses connectivity to retail businesses ical to their business in the next ogy. It will be mixed solutions Approved all Tobacco to our residential survey. That is in Ely but to residential areas as five years,” Cohill said. of fiber and wireless technology,” License renewal applications for a very substantial number for a well so people have a wider In his first visit to Ely, Cohill Cohill said. 2018 pending the receipt of all community of this size.” In addi- variety of job opportunities,” said he was surprised to see so He said the final report, required documentation. tion, 62 local businesses respond- Cohill said. many retail businesses in the available early next year, will Approved a resolution ed to the survey. As many as 39 percent of downtown area have their web also provide ownership and gov- supporting the maintenance of The answers to the survey, the respondents indicated that addresses right on their signs. “I ernance solutions. local license bureaus. however, were not very surpris- the availability of “good” Internet think, particularly in the tourism Other business ing, given the state of Internet is determining where they decide and recreation business, there In other business at the Dec. Briefly Ely man drops The St. Louis County is encouraging eligible pay for heating bills served over 126,000 218-749-2912 to sign up Sheriff’s Office urges Minnesotans to get help through grant money paid Minnesota households last for this assistance. truck through people to keep vehicles off paying their heating bills directly to utility companies year, with an average grant The program is part of of the ice during this time through the state’s Energy and heating fuel vendors of about $520. the federal Low-Income ice on Vermilion as the depth of ice varies Assistance Program. on behalf of eligible house- The Minnesota Home Energy Assistance LAKE VERMILION greatly at different spots Jessica Looman. holds. The funding also Commerce Department Program (LIHEAP), – A 40-year-old Ely man on lakes during this time Households that earn helps some homeowners administers the Energy funded through the U.S. drove his truck though thin of year. less than 50 percent of the repair or replace malfunc- Assistance Program in part- Department of Health and ice on Lake Vermilion last Sign-up now state’s median annual tioning heat systems. nership with 30 local Human Services. Thursday evening. income ($48,077 for a In October, the Energy service providers through- Applicants have until According to the St. for heating help family of four) are eligible Assistance Program out the state. May 31, 2018, to apply. Louis County Sheriff’s for the Energy Assistance received over $102 million In northeastern However, energy assistance Office, the truck driven by REGIONAL— As Program. in federal funds, or about Minnesota, residents funding is limited and Vincent Vesel, of Ely, went cold winter weather settled Energy assistance 90 percent of the total funds should contact the administered on a first- through the ice between in this week, the Minnesota funds help low-income expected for the program Arrowhead Economic come, first-served basis. Stuntz Bay and Ely Island Department of Commerce homeowners and renters this year. The program Opportunity Agency at at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. Vesel was able to stop and get out of the truck It’s Not As Hard As You Think before it broke through. Vesel had been measuring the ice in different locations as he drove, according to authorities. He was not injured in the incident. 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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution e-mail: [email protected] OPINION Editorial Continue the study With so many unknowns, who can object to more information? While the U.S. House water interact with sulfur voted late last month to end compounds in the waste rock. a two-year study of a pro- Were a future Twin Metals posed mineral withdrawal mine to generate acid mine in the Superior National drainage, as is highly likely Forest, the study is likely to according to the available continue— and that’s a good science, the potential damage thing. to some of the most pristine When it comes to public water in the country could policy, more information is be devastating. The sur- almost always better, and rounding geology is that’s why a study of the complex, which means both potential costs, benefits, and ground and surface water risks of copper-nickel mining would be at risk. This is, within the watershed of the without a doubt, one of the 1.1 million-acre Boundary worst locations for a sulfide Waters Canoe Area mine in the U.S., if not the Wilderness is worthwhile. world. The fact that the federal gov- And there are very real ernment is willing to foot economic questions that Letters from Readers the bill for the study makes should be examined by inde- activities allowed in the creation back and let a handful of com- it a no-brainer. pendent analysts. Those who Think globally, of the Superior National Forest. panies buy out the others, and Why this study has calculate only the economic This 20-year ban would also shaft us because we’d have no caused such an uproar with pluses of sulfide mining fail but mine locally cripple the future growth of our other choice but to use them supporters of the Twin Metals to acknowledge the potential As a local business owner, mining economy and increase and pay their price. This needs mine is something of a costs to a growing and sus- retired laborer, and Iron Mining our dependence on precious to be fought by our reps in both mystery. Even under the most tainable local economy in Association member, I want to metal imports for things like the state and the federal gov- optimistic scenario, the Twin the Ely area built on the thank Rick Nolan for his passage smartphones, windmills and ernment. We need to be able to Metals mine is decades away. edge-of-the-wilderness of the Superior National Forest solar panels. Rick Nolan, thank make a choice in getting a service Land Exchange Bill in the U.S Taking a couple years to see lifestyle. Those who dismiss you for your work to support like this! House of Representatives and mining, our communities and whether locating a vast this amenity-based economic Barry W. Tungseth for voting in support of the the environment. Ely sulfide mine on the edge of activity as low-paying MINERS Act. The land Bill Whiteside the nation’s only large, water- “tourism” should inform exchange finalizes the long- Hibbing Bills offer hope based wilderness, is basic themselves of the economic awaited land swap between the due diligence. There are both reality. Many of the new res- U.S. Forest Service and PolyMet We need to stop for the region environmental and economic idents being attracted to our Mining and passed the House On behalf of Up North Jobs questions that should be area bring higher incomes by a huge, bipartisan margin of Frontier’s abuses and its thousands of members answered, and there is actual along with them than most 309-99. This legislation not only Last week I wrote into the and supporters, we wish to thank science with which federal miners, and those incomes supports the creation of good- Timberjayto express my opinion Minnesota Eighth District officials should acquaint fuel local spending and entre- paying jobs, but also increases on my Frontier phone and inter- Congressman Rick Nolan and access to beautiful public lands themselves before making a preneurial vitality. A sulfide net bill going up by a buck plus his staff for their efforts in for every Iron Ranger. decision whether this is an mine could well stop this about every few months. Last achieving the passage of the As part of this exchange, month’s bill went up $1.13 with Superior National Forest Land acceptable location for a economic activity in its Minnesotans get more lakeshore, no explanation given me. Now Exchange of 2017, H.R. 3115. mine. tracks. more accessible forest land and a week to the day I wrote into Without passage of this bill, the Those who complain Better to get the answers 2,000 acres of additional the Timberjay on the subject, I PolyMet mining project located that the delay is preventing before we commit to a deci- wetland. In return, the Forest got this month’s bill in the mail near Hoyt Lakes could not Twin Metals from engaging sion one way or another on Service is trading public lands and guess what? It WENT UP proceed. in mineral exploration of the this project. already surrounded by the old by $7.79. Yep you read that We would also like to take area in question are being We know that a green LTV mining sites, with no public right, a whopping $7.79. this opportunity to thank Sixth disingenuous. As company light from the feds will spark access. PolyMet already owns I called once again, and got District Congressman Tom officials are eager to point decades of bitter divide the mining and mineral rights the beginning of the standard Emmer for his efforts in achiev- out, they have spent $400 within the Ely area, which to the acres they would receive. song and dance, when the cus- ing the passage of Minnesota’s If the future PolyMet mine million developing their pro- will undoubtedly harm the tomer service person connected Economic Rights in the Superior becomes operational, it will not me with someone she said could National Forest Act, H.R. 3905. posal to date, the vast major- local economy and discour- be in the same watershed as the held me out better. After a few Passage of this bill will require ity on mineral exploration. age investment in the BWCA. It is physically and minutes talking to this person, congressional approval of any They had already largely amenity-based economy. We geologically impossible for any and on hold for a few more mineral withdrawal or monu- ended their drilling program, know that even with federal water that flows from the minutes, I was told they could ment designation involving at least for now. In the end, approval, the Twin Metals PolyMet site to pollute the help me out by cutting $5 off National Forest lands in the the mineral potential of the project is still highly specu- BWCA waters. If we decided the bill. WHAT? To my way state of Minnesota, and provide area is already well known. lative and may never be not to mine here, these precious of thinking, if they can cut $5 renewal of certain mineral leases The question is, should financially viable. Ely could metals will still be mined in off, why have it there on the bill on such lands. Congressman the minerals be mined given well engage in decades of another country, but with fewer in the first place? Emmer’s bill and passage of a current technology? bloodletting for no purpose regulations and in a much less Having had enough of this similar bill in the Senate, will environmentally-friendly way. Supporters say that modern at all. foolishness, but still wanting allow Twin Metals Minnesota That’s why if we want to reduce mining techniques will Who would want to my internet service, I went ahead to proceed with their exploration the environmental impact of and had the land line for the of federal land. protect the water, but studies wage such a fight if, in the future mineral extraction then phone removed, to cut my bill With the passage of these suggest that’s far from end, the environmental risks we should “Think Global, Mine in half. I’ll now just use my cell bills, we can be cautiously opti- certain. and the economic downsides Local.” phone instead. I look forward mistic regarding the future of Sulfide mines are safer are too significant to justify The MINERS Act would to the savings. Being on a fixed Northeastern Minnesota’s in arid regions, because they it? Better, at least, to under- reverse a potential 20-year income, this is much needed economy. generate less acid runoff, stand up front what the fight mining exploration moratorium cash, and I have plenty of places Gerald M. Tyler which is produced as air and is really about. in the Superior National Forest. for it. Chairman This moratorium diverges from I believe that we have been Up North Jobs Inc. the explicit mining and timber railroaded over time to just sit Ely Dems should remember, “It’s the economy, stupid!” It appears that Democrats of the Democratic base. average Americans aren’t concerned about lost their voice on the economy, and are lining up to make the It’s a fool’s errand, but sexual harassment in the workplace, and they’ve paid the price. Donald Trump same mistakes next year that it’s become the Holy Grail for that a national discussion on the issue may have won the votes of racists and cost them dearly in 2016. the feckless Clinton wing of isn’t warranted. But in the immortal words sexists, but he won the election because With the party’s decision to the party, which prefers of former Bill Clinton campaign advisor he made inroads into the traditional force out Rep. John Conyers narrow-casting to small sub- James Carville, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Democratic base, particularly in the Rust and Sen. Al Franken over groups of voters, mostly on Democrats understood that in the Belt. He did so because he ran on tradi- sexual harassment allegations, social and racial issues, over 1930s, and in the 1960s, and they recog- tional Democratic economic policies, it is increasingly evident that the traditional economic nized it as the winning issue in 1992, and such as skepticism of the current “free” party leaders hope to capital- message of Democrats. As 2008, and they’ve done well as a party trade regime, a major push for expanded ize on the issue of women’s usual, the Clinton Democrats when they focused on the failed plutocratic infrastructure spending, faster economic status in the workplace in MARSHALL are misreading the political economic policies of the Republican growth rates, opposition to an economic general, and sexual harass- HELMBERGER moment, mistaking elite Party. But ever since Bill Clinton, and to elite (Drain the swamp!), and higher taxes ment, in particular, as the opinion in the coastal media a lesser extent Barack Obama, reversed on the wealthy. Sure he lied about all of latest social wedge issue in and political establishment as course, after running as economic pop- that, but so did Clinton in 1992. their quest to convert moderate-to-con- reflective of the views of average ulists, and governed as Rockefeller servative suburban women into the ranks Americans. I’m not suggesting that many Republicans, the Democrats have largely See DEMOCRATS...pg. 5 TIMBERJAY Newspapers December 15, 2017 5 Letters from Readers called “actuarials,” and you can second paragraph includes the and not kill. The Abrams M-1A1 Burntside Lake). We were paying Copper-nickel look them up yourself. phrase Emily “Larson visited tank shared by the Army and about $65 per month for phone These actuarials are all the Ely last Thursday with St. Louis Marines is continually on an and DSL. As of this month our mining will be net proof we need. The probable net County Commissioner Tom improvement list for more armor bill went to about $95 per month. loss for the area LOSS to our beautiful land and Rukavina as her chaperone…” plates and other updates. The I called Frontier. The operator its people from open-pit mining What are they thinking? Would those words have Marine Corps Air Wing is in told me that Ely was considered is real, it is tragic, and it will be been used if Larson were male? critical need of new aircraft. The to be a “legacy” region and the Minnesota’s legislators seem exponentially more costly than to be rallying around support for Of course not. If it is the writer’s new F-22 McDonnell-Douglas were no packages available to the financial benefit of limited joke, it is misplaced. fighter costs gazillions apiece reduce the charge. Plain old tele- open pit mining in northern job creation. Minnesota on the basis of the Until we root out sexism as and the Marines alone need 100 phone service would be $34 per This isn’t a “sometimes” a society, in language as well as of them. How many of you month. The DSL service was new jobs it will create. But time thing. Contamination and cancers action, we will continue to have readers know when the HUM-V substandard for an extra $30 per after time after TIME, that related to open-pit mining oper- employment is short-lived while ations is a near-certainty, an actu- females treated differently and was introduced in the USMC or month and would be outrageous the contamination from the proj- arial that has been quietly tracked often worse than males. Witness the Army? They are old junk for $60 per month. So I have ects is permanent. for 100 years, exposing the term Al Franken and the many who now, all beat to you know what. cancelled Frontier DSL service. Invariably (also known as “responsible mining” for the have gone before him. Who is going to pay for my short I will decide what to do next “every effing time”), these con- oxymoron that it is. Jeanine Emmons list? summer. My choices seem to be taminated lands are abandoned What are they thinking? Angora Skip Dickinson very weak cellular and weak by those who first took its wealth Duane Behrens Britt satellite. and then magically disappear. Ely Tax cut? Who will Frontier does not care. State and federal governments Frontier doesn’t Russell K. Hobbie must then assume ownership by Terminology pay for the military Professor of Physics, Emeritus default, forcing taxpayers to care about our area St. Paul accept the cost of management was revealing shopping list? Dear Mr. Helmberger: and cleanup, a cleanup which We will have a tax cut when I told you earlier about our often never happens. Water runs In the Dec. 8 article about orange. Fish die. Cancer rates the Duluth mayor visiting Ely, I pigs fly! The USMC is testing a very poor DSL internet service spike. Permanently. These are find objectionable language. The laser weapon designed to disable on Domich Road (east end of THE ENGAGED CITIZEN The events that connected politics to my life by KATHLEEN MCQUILLAN Party. activism. My core values, shaped the pride in supporting something Citizens for Civic Education We The Fall, 1974. A difficult run along the way, have found expres- that benefited myself and others. for Ypsilanti City Council as the sion many times through the I’ve also discovered that strength Recently, I was asked, “What People Human Rights Party candidate. course of my adult life, when can be found in the pain of first hooked you on politics? Standing for affordable housing, called to stand up or speak out “failure,” and growth in recog- rent control, and a community on issues that matter to me — nizing all the lessons learned Why is it so important to you?” board a munitions ship in the board to advise law enforcement. whether they be for the protection along the way. In that split-second “hmmm?” Mekong Delta. My mother Knocking on doors, raising of our precious natural resources; Now back to the initial ques- moment, several images flashed enraged. My aunt sympathetically money, debating the issues, and better wages and working con- tion. Experience shows that before me: listening to her young, passionate losing by eight votes to the incum- ditions; the end of inequality or through engagement, we are April 22, 1970. Detroit, niece. Me, silently watching, bent Democrat. Experiencing the the eradication of hunger; the empowered, “hooked,” to help Michigan. First Earth Day. trying to decide who is “right.” thrill of seeking solutions and empowerment of women; the shape the direction of “politics.” Making posters with Mom. October 1972, offering hope. And feeling the safety and well-being of children; Engagement is the heartbeat of Hanging them on lampposts, Sophomore year. Eastern “sigh of relief,” mingled with the defense of our communities, our democracy. That we can inviting kids to show up with Michigan University. A demon- the “agony of defeat.” My first essential services, or our most engage means that our democracy rakes and garbage bags. Picking stration organized in front of the up-close glimpse into the highs cherished democratic institutions. is still alive! Once empowered, up trash that blighted our neigh- Student Union in support of the and lows of our electoral process. Through these experiences the engaged citizen finds it very borhood. A lesson: We can all United Farm Workers national Looking back, I realize that I have met incredible people hard to disengage. And, if we “make a difference.” lettuce boycott, realizing the my story is made up of powerful from diverse backgrounds and truly care about our country, why Thanksgiving Dinner, meaning of “solidarity.” images, inspiring language, and beliefs. I have felt the joy of would we ever want to? 1971. My sister, home from Summer, 1973. wise and skilled leaders. These visioning a better future together, Kathleen McQuillan lives college on fire, stating her case Organizing the Ypsilanti chapter experiences planted the seeds of the wonder of seeing our actions in Linden Grove Township. that the Vietnam War was a of a statewide progressive third understanding and my love for prevail over what first appeared mistake. My brother far away on party called the Human Rights civic engagement and political to be insurmountable odds, and

DEMOCRATS...Continued from page 4 Bernie Sanders tried Republicans are already suggest that child molesta- the disastrous tax bill that inequality, and protecting best thing Democrats could to right the Democratic licking their chops, tion is a bit too much for the Republicans appear the public from the preda- do to advance their electoral ship in 2016, by refocusing knowing full well that it’s some Republicans, but it’s poised to approve later this tory impulses (think prospects. More important- on the bread and butter an issue with little reso- fair to assume that month. The bill, which Frontier) of so much of ly, it’s the best thing the economic issues that had nance in much of middle Democrats won’t be facing takes money from average corporate America today. party could do for the served both the party and America. And as the res- many more candidates as Americans and funnels it The biggest threat to country. country well for decades. ignations of Franken and damaged as Moore. to the top, is already far the Democrats isn’t Sanders was simply Conyers makes clear, it’s Sexual harassment is more unpopular than the Republican voters, it’s that touting the Democrats’ old an issue more likely to a very real social issue, but Affordable Care Act ever more and more of the time religion, but he lit a wound Democrats than it doesn’t lend itself to a was, and Republicans Democratic base is too dis- fire under younger voters Republicans, since most political wedge, particu- flogged that issue for votes illusioned with their own who had never heard a GOP voters either don’t larly when Americans for four straight election party to get out and vote. Democrat talk like that care or simply choose to across the political aisles cycles. Democrats, unlike Until party leaders are before. believe that any allegations and in various parts of the the GOP, should then willing to engage the 50 Rather than recogniz- against their own party’s country view the issue so follow through by actually percent of the electorate   ing the potential, the politicians are part of a differently. If Democrats scrapping the disastrous that no longer shows up at Clintonistas and their media conspiracy. are going to continue to tax bill. the polls, they’ll continue  
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Tuesday’s defeat the GOP, and run on service) for unions, seri- sexual harassment. of Roy Moore would “Repeal and Replace” of ously addressing income by Dylan Thomas Presented by William Kimes Professor Emeritus-Hamline University TEDA...Continued from page 2 Wed, Dec. 27 • $50 person ($25 tax deductible) Vermilion Park Inn Commons Room to recommend that the city have already indicated their ramps and gangways, along Sr. The couple has a number of Tower submit an appli- support for the project if with heaved pilings. of questions and is seeking 5 PM-Social Hour cation to Minnesota Power the city agrees to be the Helmberger said he’s been financial options for a fea- (View The Dickens Christmas Village by Tom Burns) 6 PM Gourmet Dinner with Wine for a cobra-style streetlight permittee. in contact with the IRRRB sibility or market study, as Reading-William Kimes, Carol-Singing-Janice Kimes to be located at the new Discussed how to and will follow up with the well as demolition and ren- entrance to the Marjo respond to three different agency. 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MnDOT officials walls, and the removal of owned by Ron Abrahamson 1704 E Camp St. PO Box 89 Ely, MN 55731 askjean.net 6 December 15, 2017 TOWER-SOUDAN LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers FUNDRAISER Holiday shopping Gift-wrapping fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 16 TSLV Events Board fundraiser will help fund upcoming community events TOWER- The Tower Soudan is scheduled for Monday, Lake Vermilion Area Events Board Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. at has several upcoming events in the Benchwarmer Grille in making and they want to see you Tower. there! First up is a gift-wrapping Of course, the fundraiser at the Tower Civic Center TSLVAEB is also already scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16. getting ready for the Fourth Board members will be available from of July in Tower – with only 1 – 4 p.m. with wrap and ribbon to 30 weeks to fundraise and get your gifts looking picture perfect plan, they are already under the Christmas tree. Price per looking forward to throw- gift will range from $1 - $5 depend- ing an amazing ing on the size; coffee and bars will has also committed to helping with Independence Day cele- be available as well, for a free-will Soudan’s annual Hockey Day, hosted bration. Please consider joining us donation. by Gavin Bialke. Plans for the tour- at the meeting this month to tell us Fundraisers like this help to nament and Hockey Day are being your ideas and find out how you can sponsor bigger upcoming events like made right now, so if you’d like more help to make next year’s Fourth of the Finlander Bocce Ball Tournament, information or want to help with the July the best one yet. The annual Tower Holiday Craft Show was which is slated for Jan. 20. The board planning, the next TSLVAEB meeting held last Saturday at the Tower Civic Center. Shoppers got to browse through a great TOWER-SOUDAN ELEMENTARY selection of gifts for all ages. The event was sponsored by Friends of Vermilion Country School. Christmas card winner artists

Soudan Skating rink opens Saturday SOUDAN- The Soudan Skating Rink will open for the season on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome. The warming shack regular hours will be posted. Loaner skates in all sizes are available in the warming shack. St. Martin’s Catholic Church The Timberjaywould like to con- Macy Boshey, Kija Chosa and Nolan Chiabotti and Liz Achterling (tie) Christmas/New Year Mass schedule gratulate the winners of this year’s Lenci (tie) Fourth- Chloe Adkisson and TOWER- St. Martin’s is happy to announce their Christmas Card Contest. Watch for First- Chase Kvistad, Katie Rena Buckanaga (tie), Rogelio Christmas and New Year’s schedule: the artwork from the following Larson and Calvin Childs (tie), Noyes, Christian Nelson The Christmas Mass schedule is: Christmas Eve Tower-Soudan Elementary students, Serah Ross and Nailee Moyer (tie) Fifth-Greyson Reichensperger, at St. Martin’s (Tower) at 4 p.m; and at Holy Cross along with many others, in our special Second- Eva Larson, Matthias Bailey Pratt, Colt Kvistad (Orr) at 7 p.m.; and Christmas Day at St. Mary’s holiday edition on Dec. 22. Boshey, Destiny Koivisto and Arlene Sixth- Jasmine Jabbar, Sam (Cook) at 10 a.m. Winners listed in order, first, King (tie) Kvistad, Truce Lightfeather. With Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother second, third (ties as noted) Third- Thomas Aldrich, of God falling on a Monday, it is NOT a Holy Day Kindergarten- Melia Lund, Raeanna Medicine-Strand, Presley of Obligation. Father will still offer a Mass in honor of Mary, the Mother of God at St. Mary’s (Cook) on Monday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. BREITUNG POLICE DEPARTMENT Confessions are heard one half-hour before all Masses. If these times do not work for you – contact October 2017 (2) (M) Underage the rectory. Calls: 127 October Consumption- Cited/ROR; Assist other agencies: (1) (M) 5th Degree Assault- Police Report Cited/Jailed; (1) (M) Advent Services at St. James 18 Traffic stops: 67 Disorderly Conduct- TOWER- The theme for Advent at St. James Arrests: 2 Breitung Police Chief Cited/Jailed; (4) is “Gifts of The Season.” St. James’s Christmas Citations/Formal Jesse Anderson Possess/Allow Open Eve Service will be at 7 p.m. followed by a birth- charges: 22 Bottle- Cited/ROR; (4) day party for Jesus. Sunday Worship will be held Warnings: 55 Speed- Cited/ROR; (2) at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24 as well. The theme time leads to the most Monthly mileage: enforcement through the Driving After Revocation- will be “God’s Action Plan.” crashes and poses safety 3,574 (gold Tahoe 888, Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Cited/ROR; (1) Driving grant. risks and hazards. After Suspension- Charger 1,462, Explorer Everyone should be cau- 1,224) Cited/ROR; (1) No Seatbelt Training tious about traveling in Use- Cited/ROR extreme winter weather. 315 Main St, Tower During the month of Assist other agencies: Additional shifts Cold, snow and ice are (9) Tower Ambulance; (4) During the month of October we attended the demanding on cars, drivers 753-2725 Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) St. Louis County Sheriff’s October the Breitung Police and passengers. Cold Office; (2) Bois Forte Department worked 8 Conference at the St. Paul affects metal, rubber and Open RiverCentre. Chief Police Department; (1) hours of extra DWI other materials in your car. Minnesota State Patrol; (1) Anderson spoke at the TZD It can reduce the effec- Dec. 24: 8 AM-2 PM Law Enforcement Grantee Minnesota DNR tiveness of your vehicle’s Enforcement Division; (1) (Closed Christmas Day) Session on enforcement battery by at least 50 Cook strategies in greater Breitung Fire Department Open VFW percent. It can freeze tires Call categories: (67) Open Daily at Noon Minnesota to maximize an and keep them flat on the impact with a smaller Traffic Stops; (18) Agency Dec. 31: 8 AM-3 PM bottom for at least the first Assists; (9) Informational; CLOSED on TUESDAYS budget and fewer half-mile of travel. It can (Closed New Year’s Day) resources. (5) Community thicken your car’s lubri- Engagement; (4) Attempt YOUR HOLIDAY cants, making the engine to Locate (Driving Happy Hour Squads work too hard. Most impor- Complaint); (3) Found FOOD HEADQUARTERS! Daily 4-6 p.m. We did not have any tantly, extreme winter Property; (3) Check All Beer & Drinks mechanical issues with our weather can threaten your Welfare; (3) Check Hazard; squads during the month life. Simple planning can Bar Menu & Pizza (2) Disturbance; (2) Check of October. Current end of Available save you trouble and even Residence; (1) Alarm; (1) the month mileage for the save your life. Be sure your Theft; (1) Animal Event Rentals Gold 2012 Chevy Tahoe vehicle is in good winter Complaint; (1) Property Welcome (Tower) is 59,110. Current driving condition and also Damage Accident; (1) end of the month mileage listen to forecasts, road Unwanted Person; (1) 218-780-6709 for the Blue 2008 Dodge reports and storm warnings. Extra Patrol Request; (1) Pull-Tabs Sold Daily Charger is 89,000. Current Loud Music; (1) Customer end of the month mileage Lic. 00390 Call summary Trouble; (1) Garbage for the Black 2017 Ford Citations/Formal Dumping Complaint; (1) Explorer is 5,055. Sunday FREE Pool Charges/Arrests: (1) Child Visitation Issue; (1) (GM) 2nd Degree DWI Parking Complaint. Thursday Bingo Miscellaneous (.22)- Charges Early Bird 6 p.m. While summer Requested/Jailed; (5) (M) Progressive Prizes months are the deadliest on 4th Degree DWI (.08, .09, 24 S. River St. 401 Platt Ave. East Minnesota roads, winter- .09, .09, .10)- Cited/ROR; Cook, MN 55723 Nashwauk, MN 55769 Friday 4:30-7 p.m. 218-666 -5940 218-885-1600 Hamburger Special www.NorthStarCreditUnion.org Subscribe Today • Call (218) 753-2950 *terms and cooonditions apply, subject to credit approval Take-Out 666-0500 TIMBERJAY Newspapers TOWE R- SO U DAN L OCA L NEWS December 15, 2017 7 HOLIDAY GIVING AEOA Senior Dining Menu Week of Dec. 18 TOWER- Vermilion Country School and Monday Santa helpers still needed TOPS - Immanuel AEOA sponsor a senior Lutheran Church, Tower, dining site at the charter at 9 a.m. Last minute donations taken until school in Tower. All meals Embarrass Al-Anon Monday, Dec. 18 include salad bar, fruit, Family Group- Hope choice of beverage and Lutheran Church, 5088 Hwy. 21, 6 p.m. TOWER- This year’s Operation Santa toy drive is dessert. almost complete. Operation Santa is a local fundraiser Reservations are which purchases Christmas gifts (toys, gift cards, and warm appreciated the day Tuesday winter items) for children whose families use the Tower before, or morning of, but Tower Area Food Shelf- Food Shelf. We expect to serve as many as 150 children walk-ins are always Open on the third welcome. Take-outs Tuesday of every month again this year. from 2:30-5:30 p.m. The effort is organized by The Timberjay and the available. Seniors age 60 Located in the back of the Tower Soudan Civic Club, with help from many area and older who have reg- Timberjay building on istered for the program Main Street. Next food groups, churches, organizations, and individuals. shelf day is Dec. 19. We are looking at donations of toys, games, art sup- and their partners qualify plies, and sporting equipment for children, and gift cards to for special pricing of $4 Greenwood Fire Dept.- per meal, but all ages are Meetings on the first either Target or Walmart for our teenagers ($10 or $15). (drill) and third (business Donations can be dropped off at the Timberjay in welcome at the regular rate of $5.75. There are meeting) Tuesday of each Tower, and will be distributed at the food shelf on month at 7 p.m. Dec. 19. Any questions, please call Jodi Summit at no income guidelines. 218-753-2950. Meals are served from 12:30 – 1 p.m. on Wednesday days when the charter Tower AA- Open Basics- 7 p.m. at St. James school is open. Call the Presbyterian Church. school at 218-753- Questions, call 753-2332. Holiday 1246 ext. 1003 for reser- vations, or call AEOA at Thursday 1-800-662-5711 ext. 7323 Vermilion Country School concert for the one-time registra- Board- Fourth Thursday tion process. (except near holidays). Meetings posted online at set for Week of Dec. 18 vermilioncountry.org. Monday- Chicken AA Meeting- Lake Sandwich, Vegetable Vermilion 12x12 (Open). Tuesday- Italian 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Sunday Meatball Sub, Vegetable Lutheran Church, Tower, use the rear side door Wednesday- Taco entrance. The Tower-Soudan Salad, Corn Muffin singers have pre- Thursday- Turkey Subscribe to the pared a holiday con- Dinner ! cert for all ages to TIMBERJAY Friday- Pizza, Fruit Call take place on Salad Sunday, Dec.17 at 2 218-753-2950 p.m. at the Tower- Soudan Elementary Week of Dec. 25 School. A combina- No school all week tion of secular and spiritual, old and new, rousing and contemplative songs will bring you into the Christmas Transfer station season. Enjoy the Grinch, Mr. and Mrs. Soudan Canister Hwy. 77 Canister Santa Claus, and Yuletide treats after Expanded hours year-round Winter hours now in effect the performance. Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Pictured is director Wed. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rolf Anderson with Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. accompanist Lynn Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Recycling canisters available Watts. submitted photo daily at the Greenwood Town For info: 1-800-450-9278 Hall. For info: 1-800-450-9278

THE NEWS OF THE WEEK FROM MS. VERA MILION the Merry and Bright as your we did find bags and bags sugar, packed TIMBERJAY Christmas Tree.” of Christmas Cookie 10-12 ounces bourbon “Hope your favorite fat crumbs! Tools: The Tower-Soudan Timberjay and guy was especially nice to Ray Charles was right cheesecloth, kitchen Cook-Orr Timberjay are published you this year…and we again, “If it weren’t for bad string, large pot weekly on Friday by The Timberjay, don’t mean your husband.” luck I wouldn’t have no Garnish: Inc. Offices are at 414 Main St., Box Dear “I know that you and luck all!” ground nutmeg and 1 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218-753- your entire family are They do make a good cinnamon stick per drink 2950], PO Box 718, Ely, MN 55731 [218-365- together and happy this ‘sprinkle’ over ice cream! 3114]. Fax number is 218-753-2916. E-mail Hearts, time of year.” This one I really wouldn’t mind Preparation: To make address is: [email protected]. Visit our web- might be a bit problemat- the early snow so much if the wassail, wrap the site: www.timberjay.com. ic what with divorce and I could stop getting mail- cloves, allspice, ginger, I do hope you are not Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office in other fatal events. ings about “SPECIAL cinnamon sticks, and pep- Tower, Minnesota. POSTMASTER: Send address waiting, nose pressed to We even had FALL DEALS ON percorns in cheesecloth that little window on your changes to: The Timberjay, P.O. Box 636, Tower, Christmas stamps to com- SPRING BULBS!” The and tie with kitchen string. MN 55790. Three award-winning community edi- post office box or glued to plete our Christmas con- acres and acres of daffodils Combine the cider, cran- your picture window, antic- tions are published each week for Tower/Soudan, spiracy. and crocus that I will not berry juice, brown sugar, Cook/Orr, and Ely. ipating the appearance of We had a cool July have send thorns deep, and spice bag in a large pot the mailman with bags of Yule but we cannot remem- deep into my heart. Why over high heat. Bring to a cards meant just for you and Publisher Marshall Helmberger ber where we put the cards! me, I cry as I crumble boil, then reduce heat and General Manager Jodi Summit that you will find a card Back to square one another, “special gardening simmer 30 minutes. from Vera! Staff Writers Melissa Roach and the kitchen. deal for Ms. Vera Milion…’ For each serving, put Stephanie Ukkola Because, drum roll, We also thought, why How do these wretches one ounce of the bourbon there is not a card in your Ely Editor Keith Vandervort wait until the last minute know my name? into a mug and fill it with Office Manager M. M. White future. to get our cookie baking One cannot be bitter hot Wassail. Garnish with I had clipped out this Graphics/Ad Sales Scarlet Lynn Stone done? this time of the year so here a dusting of nutmeg and a Ad Sales/Sports Jay Greeney article last year about how What says Merry is a little recipe for wassail cinnamon stick. NOT to get stressed during Christmas better then fresh- to make the season brighter. Tip: The Wassail can Official Newspaper: the holiday season. thawed spritz? On one be stored for several days It would seem the City of Tower, Orr, Townships of Bearville, cool summer day, up to our Wassail: in a covered container in Breitung, Crane Lake, Eagles Nest, Embarrass, “Key to a Cool Yule,” is elbows in butter, candied 12 whole cloves the refrigerator. If you like not a double martini but Kugler, Vermilion Lake, Greenwood, Field, cherries, and pecans, we did 6 whole allspice lots of spice, you can make Morcom, Leiding, ISD 707. advanced planning and a the Christmas cookies. We 1/2-inch fresh ginger it a day ahead and leave the “Christmas BATTLE mixed and baked and root, peeled and sliced spice bag in the container Member: Minnesota Newspaper Association, Plan!” For me, and I am trimmed and carefully 3 cinnamon sticks overnight. sure most of you, the battle Lake Vermilion Resort Association, Lake packaged enough cookies 12 whole white pep- Boys and girls, Vermilion Area Chamber of Commerce, Ely plan entails not waiting to get us through “Twelfth percorns remember what Auntie until the last minute Chamber of Commerce, Orr Chamber of Night”…whatever that is! 1 gallon fresh apple Vera says, “Darlings if you Commerce, Laurentian Chamber. to…‘git er’done!’ Hilda came up with the cider boil wine all you get is So why not, as one idea that because we had 6 ounces cranberry warm grape juice.” Subscriptions Available: lazes in those warm hazy baked ahead maybe we juice Ms. Vera Milion lazy days of summer, St. Louis County: $34 year Elsewhere: $49 had wrapped up the com- 3/4 cup light brown year. 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BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS Libraries Ely library BWCA essay contest for students only Hours: Monday — Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays — 8 a.m. to noon by KEITH VANDERVORT Closed on Sundays Ely Editor Phone: 365-5140 ELY – The Ely Outfitting Company’s Babbitt library Boundary Waters Teen Monday Noon-6 pm Essay Contest is now open. Tuesday Noon-6 pm The competition is for high Wednesday Noon-6 pm school sophomores, Thursday Noon-6 pm juniors, and seniors inter- Friday Noon-5 pm Phone: 827-3345 ested in the chance to win a fully outfitted five-day canoe-camping adventure in the Boundary Waters The Ely Outfitting Co. is sponsoring a Teen Essay Contest for high school students. Grand prize Support groups Canoe Area Wilderness is a completely outfitted BWCAW trip. No adults allowed. Deadline is Feb. 11, 2018. file photo with two or three of their AA - Alcoholics Anonymous friends - and no parents is a celebration of unstruc- people of all abilities and the Wilderness,” about on this trip, consider other AA - 7 p.m. Mondays, First allowed. tured time outside,” said skill levels. spending 366 consecutive ways of doing a wilderness Lutheran Church, Before submitting an Jason Zabokrtsky, founder “We want to ensure the days in the BWCA; wilder- trip. We can provide you 915 E. Camp St. essay, consider consulting of Ely Outfitting winning trip is set for ness guide. and your family with WOMEN’S AA - Noon parents to ensure they’ll Company. “It’s a chance success,” he said. “Ely Kemia Sarraf, expert trip planning assis- Mondays, Ledgerock to prove that young people Outfitting Company will M.D., M.P.H. - Founder of tance, outfitting, and guide Community Church, Ely - give you and your friends the thumbs up to do this can safely challenge them- help the group prepare for Generation Healthy Kids; services.” use 15th Street entrance selves in the outdoors and the adventure. We’ll help advocate for youth engag- BABBITT AA - 7 p.m. trip if you win, contest return more confident select an appropriate route ing the outdoors. Tuesdays, Woodland officials suggested. Contest rules leaders and self-reliant based on previous experi- Wendy Lindsay - Presbyterian Church. In 1,000 to 1,500 The essay contest is AL-ANON - Sundays 8-9 p.m. words, answer this ques- individuals.” ences, abilities, and interests. Successful Northwoods open to current sopho- at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church tion: Why do you want to Recent studies show Once in Ely, we’ll review entrepreneur; owner of the mores, juniors, and seniors in Ely. For persons who go on a parent-free BWCA that young people today your outfitting package in Pebble Spa in Ely; cele- in high school. encounter alcoholism in a Wilderness canoe- spend as little as four to detail, and go over canoe- brated her high school Essays must relative or friend. camping adventure with seven minutes outside each ing, portaging, navigating, graduation with a two- include the entrant’s name, BABBITT AL-ANON - your friends? day - less time outside and camping skills. To week BWCA trip with grade in school, phone Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Woodland Grand prize is a com- than prison inmates. “A ensure adequate time to seven of her friends. number, mailing address, Presbyterian Church. pletely outfitted BWCA culture of fear and bubble- provide a full pre-trip ori- and email address. CO-DEPENDENTS’ 12-step Wilderness canoe-camping wrapped experiences is entation, we require all trip What if parents Submit your support group, noon Fridays, St. adventure. Ely Outfitting infringing on young participants to arrive at our aren’t game? contact info and essay Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ely. Company will outfit the people’s abilities to have shop the afternoon before “We realize not all using our online form. ELY AREA FOOD SHELF - third winning writer’s group with free ranging outdoor expe- launching their trip. We parents may think their Note that bold, underline, Wednesday each month. 15 W. a complete outfitting riences. Time in front of a strongly recommend all trip Conan St.. teen kids are ready for a and italics text will be con- package. This means you’ll screen is replacing time participants spend at least ADULT BASIC EDUCATION wilderness canoe trip verted to plain text. explore the wilderness with around a stream and this one day canoeing together GED Study materials and pre- without adults along,” Deadline for the best gear used by the new reality is leading to before arriving in Ely.” test available. Ely Community Zabokrtsky said. “When receipt of entries is 11:59 most savvy BWCA travel- health issues including Center Thursday 10 a.m.-4 discussing this opportuni- p.m. on Feb. 11, 2018. ers. The package includes increased anxiety, obesity, Judging criteria p.m.; Tower by appointment. ty with your parents, you The writer of the ultralight Kevlar canoes, and attention deficit dis- Call 365-3359, 827-3232, or A panel of judges will may want to discuss the winning essay will be con- backcountry tents, sleeping order. This is our response 1-800-662-5711. select the contest winner. following: tacted by phone and then bags, specialized trail and attempt to buck the CAREGIVER SUPPORT The winning essay will be “The BWCA has over publicly announced on meals, navigation maps trend,” Zabokrtsky said. GROUPS: Babbitt: 3rd selected based on the fol- a thousand lakes and about March 6, 2018. and much more. We are also “We want this Monday of Month: 6-7:30 lowing criteria: 70 entry points to choose Limit of one essay providing an emergency country’s next generation p.m. at Carefree Living 10% - Spelling, from. We can help ensure per person. All essays must Ely: 4th Monday of Month: communication device for to take the reins of schools, grammar, and overall flow. the winning group has a be original work by 10-11:30 a.m. at Ely- this self-guided trip. businesses, and branches Essays should not have route that matches their entrant. Bloomenson Hospital “The Boundary of government with a spelling errors, sloppy previous experiences and All essays become Conference Room B Waters Teen Essay Contest developed connection and grammar, or incom- the property of Ely appreciation for public skill level. This may mean plete/incoherent sentences. a relatively short route Outfitting Company which lands and, in particular, the 35% - Originality of reserves the right to print Boundary Waters Canoe with travel on smaller lakes idea and content. Essays that are not as wind prone and display essays. Area Wilderness,” he should be rooted in an Any essay entered the added. or a route that doesn’t TIMBERJAY original idea that reflects require moving to a dif- in the 2017 Wild Words the writer’s personality Contest cannot be entered All entrants ferent campsite every and ambition. If, for night. in future Wild Words essay The Ely Timberjay is published example, a writer is excited contests. weekly on Friday by The Timberjay, receive cool stuff “We will go over the In addition to one about making this a fishing planned route in detail with The determination Inc. Offices are at 414 Main St., P.O. trip, consider expanding on of the judges is final. Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218- grand prize winner, Ely the group and provide infor- Outfitting Company is ran- how a fishing trip mation about our favorite 753-2950], and PO Box 718, Ely, MN 55731 shapes/defines a friend- [218-365-3114]. Fax number is 218-753-2916. E- domly giving away assort- campsites, as well as any Grand prize ed prizes like water bottles, ship or what differentiates rapids, waterfalls, or espe- mail address is: [email protected]. Visit our a wilderness fishing trip requirements website: www.timberjay.com. stickers, shirts, and hats cially difficult portages. No parents are throughout the duration from one in the city or on Note that this is a flatwa- Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office in a populated lake. allowed to be on-trail with Tower, Minnesota. POSTMASTER: Send of the contest. “Enter early ter trip. All rapids and the winning author’s to increase your chances 35% - Individual waterfalls have portages address changes to: The Timberjay, P.O. Box 636, voice. Essays should BWCA canoe-camping Tower, MN 55790. Three award-winning com- of winning some prizes,” around them, and portages trip. All trip participants he said. “Winning some- reflect a writer’s personal must always be used. munity editions are published each week for style and voice. Essays must be 15, 16, 17, or 18 Tower/Soudan, Cook/Orr, and Ely. thing through one of our “We will provide an years old at the start of the random prize giveaways should give the judging orientation that covers panel a sense of who the trip. Publisher Marshall Helmberger won’t affect your chance important information Trip participation is of winning the free trip.” writer is in a fun-to-read about safety, campsite General Manager Jodi Summit and well-thought-out limited to a maximum of Ely Editor Keith Vandervort Everyone who enters selection, paddling tech- three or four people, will also receive a coupon essay. Write from the heart nique, and wilderness nav- Staff Writer Stephanie Ukkola with open and honest including the winning Office Manager M. M. White good for $50 off a com- igation. We will also author. We have chosen a plete outfitting prose. discuss how to properly Graphics Scarlet Lynn Stone 20% - Tone and minimum group size of Ad Sales Jay Greeney package during the 2018 store your food to mini- three people (including season. “We hope that, if thoughtfulness. An essay’s mize bear encounters and tone and thoughtfulness the winning author) for you don’t win a free trip, what to do in the event of safety reasons. this coupon will help make should reinforce the notion extreme weather. Official Newspaper: that the writer is respon- All trip participants City of Tower, City of Orr, Townships of it easier to still get out and “The Boundary must submit a completed explore the BWCA, sible enough to venture Waters Canoe Area Bearville, Breitung, Crane Lake, Eagles Nest, safely into the wilderness and signed liability Embarrass, Kugler, Vermilion Lake, Field, Zabokrtsky said. Wilderness is America’s waiver within two weeks without adult supervision. most popular wilderness Morcom, Leiding, ISD 707. BWCA experience of the winner being noti- Safety is top area with Forest Service fied. Trip participants and canoeing experience rangers paddling through priority are not required, and are under 18 years old will Member: Minnesota Newspaper Association, the region to check permits need a parent or legal The Boundary Waters not a judging criteria. and offer assistance if Lake Vermilion Resort Association, Lake is a uniquely accessible guardian to complete a lia- Vermilion Area Chamber of Commerce, Ely needed. Rangers and bility waiver. If this dead- wilderness with routing Judging panel fellow travelers offer an Chamber of Commerce, Laurentian Chamber of options appropriate for line is not met, the second Commerce. Joseph Goldstein - additional safety net to place essay will be 16-year-old who has your own common sense awarded the trip and have Subscriptions Available: Breathing Out explored the BWCA every and know-how. ten days for all trip par- St. Louis County: $34 year Elsewhere: $49 summer (and several “The winning group’s ticipants to sign the liability winters) since age seven. outfitting will include an year. We accept VISA/Mastercard/Discover. by Cecilia Rolando © 2017 waiver. Please specify Tower/Soudan, Cook/Orr or Ely When diagnosed with emergency communica- The winning group edition. leukemia at age 13, he tion device. In the extreme- must submit their desired NOTE: Changes of address must be sent or made it his goal to protect ly unlikely event that an launch date at the same called in to the Tower office. Out-of-state deliv- the Boundary Waters from emergency should occur, time that they submit their ery may take 2-3 weeks. For prompt out-of-state the threat of sulfide-ore the device can be used to release of liability waiver. copper mining. notify interested parties delivery try the First Class Subscription: $100 Trip participants agree year or $10 per month. Jason Zabokrtsky and receive assistance. to provide photos from Read the entire paper on-line every week. - Founder, Ely Outfitting “Ensure your parents their trip to Ely Outfitting On-line subscriptions cost $27.95/year; details at Company. Wilderness that you will wear your Company. www.timberjay.com. guide, outfitter, and mega- lifejacket whenever canoe- All trip participants, BWCA enthusiast. ing and swimming. It’s a regardless of their age, Moving? Questions about your subscription? Amy Freeman - safety requirement of this must agree to wear a life- Call the Tower office at (218) 753-2950. 2014 National Geographic contest, and always a wise jacket whenever they are Adventurer of the Year; idea. canoeing or swimming decdecoratingorating treestrees author of the newly “If your parents still © Copyrighted in its entirety 2017 we edgeedge totowawardr d christmachri stmas dayday while on their trip; and all released book, “A Year in aren’t willing to sign off cecelleebratingbrating sstartstarts portage trails must be used. TIMBERJAY Newspapers ELY LOCAL NEWS December 15, 2017 7 OUR COMMUNITY Higher Education Two Ely graduates honored Twins Winter Caravan returns at MSU-Mankato ELY - Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded 1,817 degrees at the end of the fall semester, Team members will be at the Wolf Center on Jan. 25 including two graduates from Ely, April Levar, BSE, General Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, and Kimberly ELY - Fans of the that the stop will last Renner Bielawski, BS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude. Minnesota Twins should about 60 minutes. Commencement ceremonies were held Saturday, circle Thursday, Jan. 25, Doors open at 12:30 Dec. 9 in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena on the on their calendars. The p.m. on Jan. 25. There Minnesota State-Mankato campus. Major League Baseball will be no fee for admis- Levar joined 75 other undergraduate students receiv- team will make a stop in sion. The Wolf Center ing recognition graduating summa cum laude (3.8 grade Ely on their annual will close at about 4 p.m. point average and higher). Winter Caravan Tour. The capacity of the Wolf Bielawski and 186 other students graduated magna Ely fans can expect Center’s auditorium is cum laude (grade point averages of 3.5 to 3.79), and to see pitcher Jose approximately 150 172 students graduating cum laude (grade point aver- Berrios, outfielder Eddie people. Seating is not ages of 3.3 to 3.49). Rosario, broadcaster guaranteed. Dick Bremer and the Coffee and cookies Twins mascot, TC, at the will be served. International Wolf The Twins 2018 VINTAGE SANTA Center beginning at 1 Winter Caravan will p.m. make stops in more than Twins players and 50 communities through- broadcasters making a out the upper Midwest trip to Ely has become from Jan. 15-25. somewhat of a tradition. Later that day, the This will be the 10th time at the stops, Twins upcoming season. Twins players will help since 2004 that the players and representa- There’s usually time for kick off the Northland Winter Caravan Tour has tives each speak for a few questions from the audi- 300 snowmobile rally at stopped here. Typically, minutes about the ence, too. It’s expected the Grand Ely Lodge.

BUSINESS NEWS NorthRidge Credit Union expands Ely branch ELY - NorthRidge enhanced services and give ization offering financial members of the community Community Credit Union members better financial security, a broad range of and changed its name to (NorthRidge, NRCCU) is advice than we were able personalized financial serv- Hoyt Lakes Community serving more members due to before,” said NorthRidge ices and competitive rates Credit Union. to the expansion of their Ely President/CEO Nicholas on savings and loans. With In 1998, the Biwabik branch. NorthRidge cele- Mathiowetz. “This remodel offices in Ely, Virginia, office was opened, and in brated the remodel and also led us to an expansion Hoyt Lakes and Biwabik, 2004 the Virginia office expansion of the branch in of business hours, and has NorthRidge serves was opened and a new September with a ribbon brought in more new members who live, work, name, NorthRidge cutting and grand reopening. accounts. We are very or worship in St. Louis, Community Credit Union The expanded facility pleased with the results of Lake, or Itasca counties. (NorthRidge) was adopted. project, which was the remodel and the NorthRidge Com- The Ely NorthRidge office managed by Gruba increase in business and I munity Credit Union was was opened in 2012. Construction of Ely, was hope that many more founded in 1957, and was NorthRidge serves the four This archive photo shows Dan Toms, of Ely, designed to serve members can benefit from originally called Hoyt communities and strives dressed up as Santa Claus. NorthRidge’s growing the services that Lakes Mine Credit Union. to live up to its philosophy photo courtesy of the Ely-Winton Historical Society membership at its location NorthRidge provides.” In 1958, the name was of people helping people. at 1321 E. Sheridan Street. NorthRidge changed to Hoyt Lakes For more information “With the expansion of Community Credit Union Taconite Credit Union on NorthRidge and its field Yesterday’s news, our Ely office we have is a progressive, family-ori- (HLTCU). In 1974, of membership go to been able to serve more ented, member-owned and HLTCU changed to a com- nrccu.org. this week members, provide -operated financial organ- munity charter including all from the archives of THE ELY MINER AROUND TOWN Courtesy of the Ely-Winton Historical Society Ely Public Library wins December 14, 1917 Fish for food American Star honor The comment of sale of whitefish by the state for 12 cents a pound has brought a letter from ELY - The Ely Public Visitors to the Ely Commissioner Avery of the State Game and Fish Library has been named an Public Library last Department that sets forth the possibilities of fishing American Star Library with week experienced the wilderness of northern in waters of this section and thus helping out on the a four-star ranking. Star high cost of living. library designations are Minnesota through a reenactment of the When the law was passed preventing commercial given out under the Library 1800’s with French fishing in the waters east of Lac La Croix, much Journal (a publication of the Canadian Voyageur damage was done to this part of the state and the American Library Jacques La Christian. commercial fishermen of the Rainy Lake district Association) Index of He told stories, were benefitted. Public Service. displayed Indian bead work, flintlock rifles When it is considered that all of the waters of Libraries are scored this particular section where fishing was prohibit- based on data that they and pistols, along with furs of various types ed flow into the district where licenses were issued submit to their state used in the fur trade in to commercial fishermen, it can plainly be seen who libraries in the following the United States and was injured and who benefitted. categories: number of visits Canada. Jacques pro- There were two fish companies operating in the to the library, circulation vided an entertaining Winton district before this law prohibiting fishing program, combining of physical materials, cir- in all waters east of Lac La Croix went into effect. culation of electronic mate- his expertise in balancing humor, These companies had gone to considerable expense rials, program attendance, history, and meaning. in providing warehouses, freezing places and other and public computer usage. The program was necessaries besides furnishing employment to a large This data is divided by sponsored by the number of settlers and Indians in the district. No the library’s service popu- Minnesota Arts and commercial fishing has been done in the district lation and compared to Cultural Heritage since. other libraries across the Fund. photo by K. Vandervort Ely is at present paying 22 cents per pound for country in “peer groups”. pike (the best kind of food fish), and whitefish are Peer groups are based on received stars; five of these also selling at about the same price. Our fish follow the funding that each library star libraries were located the waters to the Rainy Lake district where they are receives - both from taxes in Minnesota. Star desig- caught and sold to the fish companies at from six and also supplemental nations for this year are sure that the new building Though the Ely to ten cents per pound. funding from sources like based on the statistics helped contribute to our Library has received a The companies reship them to Ely and they cost Friends of the Library - and reported for the 2015 cal- high rating, but, overall, the three-star rating for five us 22 cents per pound. In this evolution the cost is the top libraries in each endar year. That was the first four stars show how people of the past nine years of doubled. The protection given the fish in this section group are awarded between full year that the Ely Library in the community are the program, this tenth increases the business of the Rainy Lake district three and five (highest pos- was in its new building. actively using the library year marks the first time fishermen and causes us to pay double for our fish. sible) stars. Ely Library Director and keeping it a busy the library has been given This is not fair to the people of the best fishing This year, 259 libraries Rachel Heinrich said, “I’m place.” four stars. section of the state and if the commission can remedy the condition it should be done. Our people need every possible consideration in these trying times Photography on exhibit at Front Porch tographs depicting his passion for both north country of high prices and fish at from 12 to 15 cents per ELY - Meet photographer John Ratzloff and view nature and Native Americans (the White Earth Nation). pound would be of material assistance. A fish his “Northtraits” exhibit on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the This event is sponsored by Story Portage, a local peddler could dispose of large quantities of food Front Porch Coffee House in Ely from 1–3 p.m. non-profit group connecting the community through fish in this city as meatless days would be increased. His exhibit is a collection of black and white pho- visual, oral and written personal narrative. Subscribe to the Timberjay 218- 753- 2950 6 December 15, 2017 COOK/ORR LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers

“The King and Me” at First Baptist Church on Dec. 16 and 17 COOK- Come experience the joy and true Orr Lions Club meaning of Christmas as portrayed by the children of our community and surrounding area. “The King and Me” will be presented at the First Baptist raffle winner Church of Cook on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. The musical is filled with vibrant songs that deliver the truth of announced God’s Word and a script that features an exuberant cast preparing for a theme park extravaganza in the Little Town of Bethlehem. King David, Goliath, Solomon and others will literally “explode” onto the scene...Goliath in full costume and the Kings in royal garb. Orr Lions Club president Following the Saturday performance, there will Scott Woodworth presents be a “Feast and Fellowship” time in the lower audi- ATV winner John Manick torium. All are welcome to attend one or both of with the keys to his new four-wheeler. submitted photo these performances. You won’t want to miss it. The children invite you, too. FINANCIAL EDUCATION St. Mary’s, Holy Cross and St. Martin’s Christmas/New Year Mass schedule REGIONAL- We are happy to announce the North Star Credit Union earns national Christmas and New Year’s schedules at St. Mary’s, Holy Cross, and St. Martin’s. The Christmas Mass schedule is Christmas Eve honorable mention for work with youth at St. Martin’s in Tower at 4 p.m and at Holy Cross COOK- North Star Credit from North Woods and South Ridge Star also launched their “Lunch and in Orr at 7 p.m. Christmas Day Mass will be at St. Union’s mission is to provide our to the Minnesota State Capitol. Learn” program this September. Mary’s in Cook at 10 a.m. communities with high quality finan- Students dialogued with Minnesota Lunch and Learns are open to stu- With Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother cial services and education. As part House Representatives Rob Ecklund dents in grades 10-12 during senior of God, falling on a Monday, it is NOT a Holy Day of their mission, they operate two and Jason Metsa as well as Minnesota high lunch once every month during of Obligation. Father will still offer a Mass in honor student-led branches at North Woods Senate Representatives Tom Bakk the school year. So far, they have of Mary, the Mother of God, at St. Mary’s in Cook and South Ridge schools. Students and Dave Tomassoni. Jody Feist, covered Choosing Your First on Monday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. in grades 10-12 help their peers with North Star Credit Union’s Financial Apartment, Buying a House, and Confessions are heard one half-hour before all financial transactions, such as deposit- Education Coordinator, stated, “We Interviews and Job Hunting. Feist Masses. If these times do not work for you please ing funds into their savings account, are here to teach students how to make stated, “We provide students with contact the rectory. and teach students healthy financial informed decisions. Most of our practical knowledge they can use right habits, such as setting financial goals. lessons focus on finance, but we also out of high school. Our goal is to set Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout In just one semester, North Star teach life skills such as job inter- students up for success; they just need encouraged students to save over viewing. Speaking with our repre- to take advantage of the opportuni- at Cook Library $3,500 collectively. North Star’s sentatives provided the students with ty to learn.” COOK- The Cook Public Library now owns efforts have been recognized at the another platform to share what they For more information regarding five wireless hotspots available for check out. A state and national levels three years have learned and the importance of how students can open an account hotspot is a portable Wi-Fi device that allows you to in a row since they opened their financial education in our schools.” at The Money Cave or The Jungle, connect your computer, tablet, smart phone and student branches in 2014. North Star raises awareness how your student can start saving, other devices to the Internet. North Star’s latest accomplish- about the student branches and how or for general student-branch ques- Hotspot Terms of Use ment is receiving the national-level students in grades K-12 can be tions contact Jody Feist at Eligibility- Borrowers must have an Arrowhead Desjardan Youth Financial Education involved by holding community [email protected] or Library System library card. This card must be in Honorable Mention Award at the wide educational events and pre- 218-666-4013. good standing. Borrowers must sign the Hotspot national level. In early 2017, North senting financial education lessons User Agreement at check out. If under 18, a borrow- Star accompanied upperclassmen in the elementary classrooms. North er must have a parent or caregiver sign the Hotspot User Agreement at check out. CRANE LAKE Check Out Terms: The Hotspot loan period is 7 days. Hotspots cannot be renewed. Hotspots circu- late only from the Cook Public Library. Hotspots are not available for interlibrary loan. Internet service Crane Lake News by the Singing Teapot Dames will be disconnected if the Hotspot is overdue. she took while on a trip to we surmised in our last that too—the largest Hotspots cannot be used outside of the United Paris? Paris to Crane Lake, edition. Two are still outdoor snowball fight States. brought to us by Debbie! missing so maybe they are occurred in Saskatoon in Check In Terms: Hotspots cannot be placed in Christmas decorations on the way. Saskatchewan, the overnight drop. Hotspots must be returned to the are beautiful but can cause We are happy to report Canada. Believe it or not, circulation counter. All items listed on the Packing problems. Ruth Carlson Marie Anderson is home this was a result of a pro- Slip must be returned at the time of check Iin. had a problem tree. Terry from the hospital after her fessional snowball-fight- Coverage Area- Disclaimer: The Hotspot relies Howard provided the beau- knee surgery. She is recov- ing competition. Just goes on AT&T 4G signal. There may be some areas tiful eight-foot tree; Jeff ering at home. to show that when you live without coverage. Miller and Kara Knutson The entire communi- in the North Country, you Funding for these Hotspots was provided brought it to the lake and ty extends sympathy to Jay make your own fun—and through the Blandin Broadband Grant. This grant set it on the stand at Ruth’s and Cheryl Handberg on you might as well see who’s was awarded to the Grizzlies community to support house. Ruth, with help on the loss of their son, best at it! projects and raise awareness about Internet the lights from Linda Lang, Campbell. Everyone Work is being done on resources and services. decorated the tree with remembers Campbell as the new shop building at CRANE LAKE- ornaments and old fash- the great fellow he was. He Handberg’s Marine. It Ruby’s Pantry Christmas dinner for Christmas is definitely in ioned tinsel. It was beau- will be greatly missed. should be completed by volunteers on Dec. 16 the air. Lights and deco- tiful. However, on a night Remember the Chapel spring. Also, the news from Ruth was not home, mis- Services are Christmas Eve Jeff and Lori is that their COOK- All who volunteer for Ruby’s Pantry in rations are appearing for chief occurred and Ruth at 4 p.m. The kids’ Marine son, John, will be Cook are invited to a Christmas dinner at noon on everyone’s enjoyment. The came home to the tree Christmas program is on home for Christmas and Saturday, Dec. 16 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. A highlight of the season was smashed to the floor with Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. to be fol- Scott will be home from program will follow the meal. Please RSVP with the Ladies Night Out gath- ornaments broken and glass lowed by a potluck dinner. college so it will be a merry Sue at 218-741-3925 by Saturday, Dec. 9 if you plan ering at Debbie Scot’s. The everywhere. The next Plan to attend. Everyone is time at the Sanborns! to attend. superb evening was hosted by Debbie and Amy Ulen. morning, Mike and Linda welcome. The program is Let us know of your A fun game was played, Lang came to the rescue always a treat for the com- Christmas tradition. Share Local students receive degrees from something new that and righted the tree, wiring munity. In time for the hol- your Christmas tradition MSU-Mankato involved drinks. It surely it to the wall. It will not fall idays, the Chapel got a with us. Let us hear from MANKATO - Brittany White, of Cook, brought out the giggles. again. Ruth is probably the face-lift with a new floor you. If you are a snowbird received her Masters of Science in Nursing Degree Food was beyond descrip- only person who got to in Fellowship Hall. A fund tell us what life is like in from Minnesota State University-Mankato at the tion, as only Debbie and decorate the same tree expressly for a new floor your area. Snowbirds like end of the fall semester, with commencement cere- Amy can do. Sugar snap twice. It is again beauti- was started by Brenda to hear the news of what is monies on Saturday, Dec. 9 in Taylor Center’s peas filled with cream ful, just a few less orna- Crum’s family in her honor. going on at Crane Lake; we Bresnan Arena on the Minnesota State-Mankato cheese, and radishes dis- ments and tinsel. With all the fluffy like to know about you. campus. played in a festive manner Linda Lang reported white snow, have you had Send news by e-mail to More information about the Minnesota State- were only some of the that she has found four of the urge to make snow [email protected], Mankato December commencement is at many hors d’oeuvres to the wayward Christmas angels? The world record by fax to 218-757-3533, or http://www.mnsu.edu/graduation/. choose from. Did you know wind banners that had was set by the people of by phone to Sandy at 218- some of Debbie’s culinary blown away. They did not Novia Scotia on Saturday, 757-3233 and it will be skills are from the lessons make it to Wisconsin, as Feb. 19, 2011, when 22,022 added. So fire away with Nova Scotians, coordinat- your news. ing in 130 locations, Until the next time, Bookmobile schedule claimed the record for most the Teapot Dames are Visit your library on wheels, the Arrowhead snow angels made at the singing off. Library System Bookmobile. Local stops and times same time. The current include: snow is not good for Thursday, making snowballs, but Dec. 28 there is a world record for Nett Lake – Community Center 9:30-10:15 Orr – City CookCook OpticalOptica Hall/Tourism Center for lessSto Care p in & 11:00-11:45 Eye Co ity mp al ar Buyck – Qu e Vermilion River 201 Hwy 53 SE Cook, MN Tavern 1:15-1:45 666-0205 Crane Lake – Ranger Station 2:00-2:30 24 S. River St. 401 Platt Ave. East Fall/Winter Hours HOURS: 9-4:30 Mon.-Fri. Kabetogama – “Town” Hall 3:45-4:15 Coo k, MN 55723 Nashwauk, MN 55769 Jerel D. Johnson, ABOC Certified For further information on the Bookmobile or Mail- 218-666 -5940 218-885-1600 Sun: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 23 E. Vermilion Dr., Cook A-Book services, write or call the Arrowhead Library Mon-Sat: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. EYE EXAMS • 666-2879 System, 5528 Emerald Ave., Mt. Iron, MN 55768 218- www.NorthStarCreditUnion.org Effective October 1 Call for Appointment 741-3840, or check our website at www.alslib.info. *terms and cooonditions apply, subject to credit approval with Dr. Jensen, Optometrist TIMBERJAY Newspapers COOK/ORR LOCAL NEWS December 15, 2017 7

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North Woods School welcomed these new members to the National Honor Society Chapter. Students are admitted based on scholarship (cumulative GPA), leadership, character, and service (the four pillars of NHS). Back (from left): Hailey Hakkila, Sasha Strong, Karlyn Pierce, Neiva Smith, Lauren Arvila, Kayla Towner and Nicole Roy. Middle: Alanna Rutchasky, Nicole Olson, Kylie Parson, Bria Chiabotti, Olivia Niska and Cecilia Martinez. Front: Bethany Cotten, Trevor Morrison, Ian Sherman, Brendan Parson and Clay Janssen. photos by C. Stone

Above: Trevor Morrison received his declaration of membership. Above right: (from left) New initi- ates during presentation of the Gift of Light Bria Chiabotti, Bethany Cotten, Hailey Hakkila and Clay Janssen. the TIMBERJAY

ORR The Cook-Orr Timberjay is pub- lished weekly on Friday by The Timberjay, Inc. Offices are at 414 Main Orr approves three percent levy bump St., Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218- 753-2950] and Box 718, Ely, MN 55731 by MELISSA ROACH employees. track. He did not have much infor- [218-365-3114]. Fax number is 218-753-2916. E-mail Staff Writer Other business mation as to the reason behind the address is [email protected]. Visit our website: In other business, the council: request. Mayor Joel Astlefort www.timberjay.com. ORR-The city council approved Approved a request from remarked, “It would be nice if the Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office in Tower, their final tax levy for 2018 with an Minnesota Rural Water Association railroad would let the city know.” Minnesota. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: increase of three percent. The council asking for a letter of support to Koch suggested contacting County The Timberjay, P.O. Box 636, Tower, MN 55790. Three also approved the operating budget federal representatives requesting Commissioner Tom Rukavina to see award-winning community editions are published each in the amount of $380,559.65 for the funding for the MRWA program. The if he knows what is being planned. week for Cook/Orr, Tower/Soudan, and Ely. coming year. Included in the budget MRWA has programs through the Koch also reported that the ice is an increase of 1.5 percent for sewer USDA Rural Development, Farm rink is open. Publisher Marshall Helmberger and water usage rates. The city saw Services Agency, and the EPA for Airport department head Rocky General Manager Jodi Summit unbudgeted emergency repairs in technical assistance and training for Hoffman told the council the portable Staff Writers Melissa Roach this department this past year, bring- operation and maintenance of small fuel tank has a hole that is leaking. Stephanie Ukkola ing the council to approve a trans- water system infrastructure to comply Options were discussed concerning Ely Editor Keith Vandervort fer of unallocated funds from 2016 with the Safe Drinking Water and a possible temporary fix. He also Office Manager M. M. White liquor store profits to offset expens- Clean Water Acts. reported the maintenance truck isn’t Graphics/Ad Sales Scarlet Lynn Stone es in the budget for the water and Approved full-time status for working well, and will try to keep it Ad Sales Jay Greeney sewer department. The liquor store assistant maintenance worker Rocky running until a new one could be pur- is expected to show a profit of Hoffman, as he has completed a 90- chased. He noted a grant for snow Official Newspaper: $18,939 for 2017. The council day probationary period. Councilor removal equipment has been sent to City of Tower, Orr, Townships of Bearville, approved allocation of $19,710.31 Bruce Black took the opportunity to MnDOT for review. Breitung, Crane Lake, Eagles Nest, Embarrass, to the Tourist Information Center to thank Hoffman for stepping into the The council also approved the Kugler, Vermilion Lake, Greenwood, Field, cover the deficit, and $367.48 ded- position and helping with water and transfer of funds from the Cook-Orr Morcom, Leiding, ISD 707. icated to the Community Library for sewer supervisor Paul Koch. Health District to the ambulance operational expenses. The approval Approved 2018 cigarette and savings account in the amount of Member: Minnesota Newspaper Association, also included a transfer of $4,000 to 3.2 alcohol licenses for Norman’s and $35,084 for the second installment Lake Vermilion Resort Association, Lake the general fund for 2018. Last year, Pelican Bay Foods. of district levy funds. The ambu- Vermilion Area Chamber of Commerce, Orr the city did not raise the levy for 2017. Approved training and travel lance department received $70,168 Chamber of Commerce, Ely Chamber of With the approaching New Year, requests for ambulance personnel. for 2017. It was noted that new offi- Commerce, Laurentian Chamber. the council approved the renewal of cers will be elected at the Dec. 21 applications for 2018 insurance for meeting. liquor liability, property/casualty, Department Reports Subscriptions Available: Dallas Johnson reported for the St. Louis County: $34 year Elsewhere: $49 year and workmen’s compensation cov- Water and Sewer Supervisor fire department that during a recent We accept VISA/Mastercard/Discover. erage. The council also approved Paul Koch reported he had received test, the tender truck showed leaks Please specify Tower/Soudan, Cook/Orr or Ely continuing the current health insur- a location request from the railroad in multiple fittings with repairs esti- edition. ance plan in 2018 with Blue to have underground lines marked mated at $800. 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NER Elementary winter concert on EMBARRASS Tuesday, Dec. 19 BABBITT- The Northeast Range Elementary Ice candle celebration set for Saturday, Dec. 16 School winter concert will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the school auditorium.

“Traditions and the Solstice” at Mesabi Unitarian VIRGINIA- On Sunday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Mesabi Unitarian will learn about the solstice with “The Beliefs That Sustain Us: Traditions and the Solstice.” With four days until the solstice, Mary Erickson will discuss the significance of the Himmeli (straw mobiles). We will explore the meaning and beliefs associated with the winter sol- stice around the world and discuss our own experi- ences and traditions at the beginning of the winter season. Mesabi Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 230 7th Street S in Virginia. A parent/infant area is provided, as is toddler care, and religious education is provided for the over fives. All are welcome and the building is handicap accessible. Usual services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.mesabiuu.org. Drive through the candlelit Embarrass Cemetery (located on Hwy. 135 just north of Four Corners) Old-Time Dance at Wolf Creek Dance and then stop by the Embarrass Town Hall for coffee an’ and activities for children. file photo Hall on Saturday, Dec. 16 EMBARRASS- Everyone is will be served along with crafts for Volunteers are needed to help ELY- There will be an Old-Time Dance with a invited to stop by the Embarrass the kids. Santa will stop in for a visit. place the ice candles at the cemetery caller, with music by “Sugar on the Roof,” on Cemetery on Saturday Dec. 16 for Come and enjoy the holiday spirit on Saturday afternoon. This is a fun Saturday, Dec. 16 starting at 5 p.m. at McKenzie’s the display of candles in memory of and the beauty of the ice candles. time for everyone to get involved. Dance Hall, 2140 Wolf Creek Pass Rd. (eight miles loved ones. A holiday gathering will Donations of Christmas cookies or Call the Clerk’s Office at 218-984- west of Ely on Hwy. 169). Pot luck dinner begins also be held at the Embarrass Town bars are needed for the Ice Candle 2084 if you have any questions or at 5 p.m. with dancing and music to follow. Hall from 4-6 p.m. Christmas goodies and Holiday Gathering. wish to volunteer. Donations taken at the door. Limited parking. Please carpool if possible. Any questions, call Tim McKenzie at 218-365-5136. NORTHERN LAKES ARTS

Genealogy Genie on Dec. 21 at MDC Performance of Cavernous at VCC on Dec. 16 CHISHOLM- Join us at the Minnesota Discovery Center on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 ELY- Musicians Zack with Zack and Colton for p.m. for our next Genealogy Genie class. The topic Baltich, Colton Clouse, years, Ben writes solo for this class will be how to use the Iron Range Ben Baltich, Reese King, music. Also from Ely, Ben Research Center archives. Some questions that and Carley Olson will do lives in St. Paul. will be answered by our archivist Christopher a live performance of their Reese Kling: Welter are: What is an archives? How can I use unique project, Cavernous, Watertown native Reese this archives? Am I able to find a specific family and other original arrange- Kling is one of the most member? Can I get copies of specific items? Each ments, at Vermilion sought-after drummers in class is free to the public and will last about an Community College on the Twin Cities.He has per- hour. Watch our website for upcoming Genealogy Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. formed nationally with Genie classes. Throughout 2017, per- various groups, and in early cussionist/composer Zack 2017 he performed for Baltich has been recording troops in Kuwait as a part Ruby’s Pantry on Dec. 23 in Babbitt music in different cave-like of the USO program. Reese BABBITT- Ruby’s Pantry will be distributing environments in brings a dynamic and col- food at the Babbitt Municipal Center, 71 South Minnesota, for a project laborative skill set to his Drive, on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. called Cavernous. many projects, including Ruby’s Pantry is always the fourth Saturday of Locations included the Ar.birn, Jessica Manning, each month. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. A $20 Section 30 iron ore mine Candid Kid, Greyshot, and cash donation buys an abundance of food. There cave near Ely, an ancient Ingress/Passage. are no income or residency guidelines. Please bring natural cave along the Iowa Carley Olson: Carley two large boxes or baskets. Ruby’s Pantry is spon- border in Harmony, an unique instrumentation in Colton Clouse: Olson, a Watertown native, sored by St. Pius X Catholic Church. Volunteers abandoned train tunnel a one-hour performance. Guitarist Colton Clouse is is a clarinetist in the Twin are always welcome. south of Duluth, and an Zack Baltich: a uniquely versatile and Cities area. She performs abandoned grain silo in Composer/percussionist technically skilled musi- regularly as a chamber, Let’s Make Lefse at MDC on Dec. 21 Minneapolis. The project Zack Baltich is interested cian, as comfortable per- orchestral, and experi- CHISHOLM- Minnesota Discovery Center’s has been an attempt to find in blending the world of forming in a chamber mental musician, and is mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, educate unique acoustic environ- experimental music with music setting as he is passionate about teaching and promote the Iron Range history and cultural ments as well as to explore more familiar sounds. By playing rock music. individual students, as well heritage and to serve, manage, promote, sustain the lesser-known parts and combining years of playing Besides performing in as small ensembles. and develop the MDC assets for the long-term history of Minnesota. in rock bands and the study various projects with Zack Carley’s orchestral expe- benefit of regional Iron Range residents and visi- Utilizing common percus- of classical percussion, he for the past decade, Colton riences include playing tors. Providing classes on the tradition of lefse- sion instruments (drums, often finds this intersection plays in the Minneapolis- with the Mankato making helps further our mission. marimba, bells), as well as by placing these styles in based band 50 Foot Canoe, Symphony, Wayzata Please join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 uncommon (wooden slats, context with one another. and is an audio engineer. Symphony Orchestra, and for our next lefse class. Mara Brownlee, with the pieces of metal), Zach was With a focus on marimba From Ely, Colton now the Civic Orchestra of Minnesota Discovery Center, and her mother, accompanied by Colton and custom percussion resides in St. Paul. Minneapolis. She also Nancy Hukka, will be teaching up to 12 partici- Clouse and Ben Baltich on instruments, Zack has Ben Baltich: Ben strives to combine her tech- pants of all ages how to make the Norwegian deli- guitar and banjo, Reese received commissions Baltich plays guitar and nical capabilities to blend cacy lefse. This hands-on event is offered for only Kling on drums, and Carley from the American banjo, and has a knack for genres, performing with $10. Participants will get to experience the prepa- Olson on clarinet. In addi- Composers Forum, the emotive and dynamic per- Realtree improvisational ration at three different stations. Folks will have to tion to performing Cedar Cultural Center, and formance. Ben is not a group, and frequently with measure and roll the dough into round balls in the Cavernous in its entirety, the Minnesota State Arts trained musician, bringing Zack to premier new first station. Then they get to practice rolling that the ensemble will also play Board. Originally from Ely, an organic element to the adventurous music. dough nice and thin at the next station- which can other original music and Zack is based out of projects that he contributes be the hardest for some! Finally, participants have arrangements for their Minneapolis. to. Aside, from playing to transfer the thin lefse to the griddle where they’ll have to keep a close eye on it to not burn it! BABBITT Each person will get to take home some of the lefse that he or she makes along with a recipe card Hay Rides with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 16 for when they want to make it with their family or friends. BABBITT- The Babbitt Library will be hot cocoa and cookies. The Acres, Mrs. Claus cookie makers, and Lefse is a soft, Norwegian flatbread made is a co-sponsor of this year’s Hay event is free and open to all. The event Frito Lay. The library is also hosting from potatoes and flour, mixed with cream. Ride with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on is sponsored by Just Bite Me Miller’s a series of free craft classes from Dec. Typically lefse is served in Norwegian homes Saturday, Dec. 16 from 4-8 p.m. at Bait, Friends of the Babbitt Library, 18-22 at 3:30 p.m. each day. during Thanksgiving and Christmas. For some, the Babbitt Municipal Gym. There Lossing Building Supplies, Painted lefse-making is a traditional holiday activity. Making lefse in a group is much more enjoyable, ELY WINTER FESTIVAL especially with family or friends. You can eat lefse by itself, with butter and brown sugar, or with meats and cheeses. 2018 Ely ArtWalk artists wanted ELY- Artists, it’s that time again. on Monday, Dec. 11. The Ely ArtWalk draws many Believe it or not, the 2018 Ely Paper entry forms can be found visitors from all around the Orange Spectacular! ArtWalk is just around the corner, at Kess Gallery, Art & Soul Gallery Arrowhead and beyond. Most of the Feb. 1-11. The show will once again and the Chamber of Commerce. work can be purchased and one ONLY Petite Navel be held during the Ely Winter Festival. Artists can register at www.elyart- hundred percent of sales go to the Oranges * Tangerines 99 Our non-competitive, non-profit walk.org, which can also be accessed artists. The event is made possible, Petite Red $19 Navel Navels Oranges Special limited display of Ely’s creative talent will through www.elywinterfestival.com. in part, by Minnesota voters through time offer! be the 19th edition of Ely’s hardy Individual entries require a $10 fee legislative appropriations to the arts SAVE $15! Reg. Price $34.99 midwinter window-shopping event. and groups may register for $30. and cultural fund via the Arrowhead Traditionally more than 40 busi- Those with PayPal accounts can pay Regional Arts Council. Additional Call 1-844-296-0498 to order item 453X nesses participate by offering their online, the most popular method, but support comes from the Donald G. or Visit HaleGroves.com/D19126 store windows as a city-wide gallery. other options are detailed on the site Gardner Humanities Trust Fund and * Only $19.99 (reg. $34.99) plus $5.99 shipping and handling to 48 contiguous states. Some restrictions may apply. IC: 8SH-D926 ArtWalk entry registrations are due and in the paper application. the Ely Chamber of Commerce. TIMBERJAY Newspapers December 15, 2017 9 GREENWOOD Greenwood hires Mike Indihar as new Assistant Fire Chief by JODI SUMMIT township had hired the chief to of negligent hiring/retention. The for the township to request the “Given what we’ve been Tower-Soudan Editor run the department, and that the memo was sent specifically in land from the county, since it will seeing I have to ask myself what board should honor his recom- regard to the matter of Strong’s be used for the public good. The could possibly go wrong?” he GREENWOOD TWP- The mendation. hiring as interim assistant chief, township could then lease the land said. Greenwood Town Board, “He is the guy who has to and whether or not the township to the club, which would build “The Minnesota Association Tuesday, finally made a decision work with these people on a had completed a background and maintain the building. of Township website has a 2017 on hiring employees for the two regular basis,” Skubic said. check, as required by state law. Bassing said there are some Township Manual that can be open fire department positions. “He was one of our first The memo noted that with issues that the township must downloaded or read online for But as usual with decisions relat- EMTs,” Tahija added. Strong’s criminal conviction in resolve as far as the public use free. If nothing else I’d suggest ing to the fire department, the Bassing advocated for the 2013 (prior to his joining the issue. their “Township Government action was not without contro- hiring of Maus, who has 11 years department), there are liability The Penguins is an all-vol- 101, A Township Government versy. experience as a fire fighter and issues at stake for the township, unteer organization. The groom- Primer”. It’s only two pages but On a 4-1 vote, with Chairman nine as an EMR. Maus’s appli- and recommended that he not be ing crews all are volunteers, and give a person the basics. Go to John Bassing voting against, the cation also included letters of rec- put in a position of authority, at this time the equipment is all mntownships.org,” he said. board voted to hire Mike Indihar ommendation from the fire chiefs though Couri would not recom- housed on private property. He noted the board’s as assistant chief. Indihar had from Virginia and Hibbing, as mend dismissal from his posi- “We carry our own liability approval of spending authority retired from the department over well as from Steve Flaherty from tion as a firefighter, as long as insurance and have workman’s for one board members was six years ago after serving for 27 the MN Board of Firefighter he would not have unsupervised comp for our volunteers,” said going against accepted practice. years, but recently rejoined. The Training and Education. He noted contact with minors while on Indihar. “We just are looking for “I seriously doubt that any of the township had also received an that Maus had already complet- duty. The attorney suggested a home base.” voters in Greenwood Township application from Jeff Maus. ed three of the four fire depart- moving Strong to an adminis- Indihar said their volunteer had given the board the keys to The board had previously ment leadership trainings offered trative-only position, unless they force is aging, and they are the kingdom,” he told the board. hired Donovan Strong as assis- at Camp Ripley. would ensure that he would hoping to attract younger vol- “With assets consisting of the tant fire chief on an interim basis, Maus was previously a lieu- always be adequately supervised. unteers, such as his son Roth, who town hall, two relatively short but had delayed permanently tenant in the fire department, but The board passed a motion, are willing to help but do not have roads, a fire department and filling the spots until the town- when that position was sudden- 4-1 with Bassing voting against, the capacity to store equipment. guidelines readily available from ship’s personnel policy and the ly eliminated by Fazio with the to move this item to the January The motion to move forward various sources it shouldn’t be fire department’s own policies town board’s approval, he suc- agenda. Bassing has been urging with supporting the project passed that difficult to keep us all out and bylaws were approved. cessfully pursued a case against the board to resolve this issue as 4-1 with Bassing voting against. of trouble and do the job you But now that the township the township with state regula- soon as possible. Bassing noted he just wanted to asked to do without a lot of policies were all in place, there tors. In other fire department have more information before drama.” was still disagreement over how A motion to hire Maus failed matters, the board approved the moving forward. He said the Was thanked by Mary to proceed. At last month’s 4-1 with only Bassing voting in purchase of a new set of turnout township may need to take own- Richard for their work on the meeting, the board had delayed favor. gear for a new member who has ership of the building and then skating rink. Ralston noted it a decision, because Fire Chief “My feeling,” said Bassing, already completed the required lease it back to the club, and in should be ready for skating by Dave Fazio was not at the meeting “is that on paper there is a lot of training. The board approved a that case there may be a need to this weekend. Bassing has been and the board did not have copies difference here.” request from retired Fire Chief have some township use in the helping with plowing, and of the two applications he was The motion to hire Indihar Scott Kregness to adjust his building, even if just for some Ralston with flooding. Jeff Maus recommending. Greenwood passed 4-1. accrued number of service years equipment storage. said the fire department will be Chair John Bassing told the board The decision to appoint from 23 years and seven months helping with flooding. that he had made repeated Tammy Mortaloni as adminis- to 25 years, based on time served Other business Heard from Joanne requests to Fazio for the appli- trative assistant was unanimous. in 2014. The board also voted to In other business the board: Bassing, who clarified state- cations, but Fazio never for- She was the single applicant for pay Kregness for runs he had Did approve the minutes ments made at the last meeting warded them. He said he finally the position and was recom- completed but had not been paid from the October meeting that by DeLuca, who was upset that got a copy of the applications mended by Fazio. for in 2014. Fazio told the board were not approved in November. she had called the Minnesota from the clerk, prior to this Former interim assistant that the runs completed might not Supervisor Mike Ralston had Department of Health to ask meeting. chief Donovan Strong also spoke qualify as a service year credit, asked that the complete text, not questions about a non-compli- Bassing said there were a to the board, requesting minutes and noted that Kregness had just a summary, of public input ant outdoor faucet that had been couple of issues with Indihar’s and taped recordings from meet- missed most trainings and meet- comments made by Jeff Maus be installed under DeLuca’s super- application. The township’s per- ings from the past 18 months, ings that year since he was made part of the record. Ralston vision. Mark Peterson, from the sonnel policy for internal recruit- along with any emails relating working out of state. and Clerk Drobac transcribed the MDH, also sent a letter to the ment states that a fire department to his service on the fire depart- remarks from the recording of township, which backed up member must have completed a ment. Penguins Snowmobile the meeting and added them to Joanne Bassing’s claims, and six-month “training period” “No state law would prevent Club land request the minutes. said her concerns were legitimate before being qualified. He noted me, even with the mark on my and she was correct to contact The board agreed to work Bassing voted no on that Indihar did not technically record, from serving as a fire approving the claims for the the department. meet this requirement. He also department officer or member,” with the Penguins Snowmobile DeLuca asked the board Club on their building project. month, citing $1,184.76 paid to noted that Indihar had not yet he told the board. “There have Heisel Brothers for work on the to consider the idea of drilling a completed the mandatory not been any incidents or com- The club hopes to obtain tax- second well by the pavilion area, forfeit land from St. Louis County outside faucet, and noting that medical exam. plaints while doing this job the exceeded the $1,000 spending but no action was taken. “I am just saying we passed last 18 months….I have made which they would use to build a Drobac noted the last maintenance and storage garage authority granted to DeLuca at our policies, and when we didn’t mistakes in my past and have cor- the last meeting. DeLuca noted township equipment inventory follow policy recently it created rected them.” Strong noted he for the snowmobile grooming she could find dated back to 1998, equipment. Club president Mike the claim covered two separate a problem.” now works for St. Louis County bills. so plans are underway to update Supervisor Larry Tahija and the DNR. Indihar has been working with the inventory list. St. Louis County Commissioner Heard from Rick Stoehr, noted that Indihar had plenty of The board refused to address who expressed concerns that the Will work on the town- service time in the department. a memo sent by Township Tom Rukavina on the matter. The ship budget and levy request and simplest option, he noted, was town board is again heading Supervisor Paul Skubic noted the Attorney Mike Couri on the issue back into controversy. present it to the board in February, PUBLIC SAFETY Northland Alert emergency notification Treat Your Family to system launched in St. Louis County Dinner Out Tonight! REGIONAL- In times of emer- Northland Alert also includes a gency, the sooner people can be noti- free subscription option for people fied of the situation and what they who would like to receive alerts about should do to protect themselves and other important - but not necessari- Pizzas,Pizzas, PastaPasta others, the better. A new emergency ly life threatening - situations. communication tool - Northland Examples include notices about & More! Alert - is now available offering faster weather conditions, road closures, or Homemade on site notification directly to the public. missing people. 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You can on the Edge: Fourteenth Annual Become a “Friend of the help in three ways. Juried Art Exhibit, which will be Gallery”. Your donations of $30 If you are an artist, winter on view in July. The submissions go a long way toward allowing the is a good time to create work. If are due in early May. A juried art Edge Gallery to present diverse you think that you have enough show has a time-honored way of and fascinating exhibits. Send a work, you may be interested in a being organized. An experienced check to Edge Center Gallery, PO solo or group exhibit in the Edge independent juror is picked Box 303, Bigfork, MN 56628, or Center Gallery. In order to be con- because of his or her involvement include a donation with your Edge sidered, the gallery committee in the visual arts. They are paid to Center membership, or easiest of needs to see several photos of your select from submitted artwork all, use the Online Donations link work. 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SMITH...Continued from page 1 she’s seen and heard their Park and the most recent Smith’s promotion the ethics committee preyed on young girls cam- competitive race. economic struggles. She Governor’s Fishing Opener comes in the wake of process and remain an paigns for a seat in the “I will take on this vowed to be an advocate on Lake Vermilion. Smith Franken’s decision to effective senator for them.” Senate with the full support role in my own way using for “economic opportuni- is an outdoor enthusiast, resign over allegations of Equally clear was that of his party,” he said, allud- my own judgment and ty and fairness,” especial- who had set a goal to visit sexual misconduct from the steady drip of new alle- ing to President Donald experience,” she said. ly for women and people each of the state’s 67 state before and during his time gations had reached a Trump and Alabama U.S. Smith’s appointment of color. parks. in office. In his Dec. 7 tipping point, and had Senate candidate Roy to the Senate does create Dayton praised her as Smith has also led remarks on the Senate floor, prompted several Moore. some uncertainty sur- a public official of “impec- several administration ini- Franken said he strongly Democratic senators to call Franken also paid rounding leadership in the cable integrity” who’ll tiatives, including rural supports the current con- for Franken’s resignation homage to his staff and state Senate. Minnesota’s make Minnesota proud in broadband expansion, early versation about sexual earlier this week. Those those who have helped him succession plan calls for the the Senate. Smith, 59, is a childhood education and harassment by powerful calls came just one day after over the years, including Senate president to become New Mexico native who economic development. men and said that women’s longtime Democratic his colleague Sen. Amy lieutenant governor in the moved to Minnesota for a Smith had been widely allegations need to be taken Representative John Klobuchar. event of a vacancy, and that job with General Mills. considered to be a likely seriously. At the same time, Conyers had stepped down Franken hasn’t said would fall to state Sen. She lives in Minneapolis candidate to succeed he said some of the alle- over alleged sexual impro- yet exactly when he’ll be Michelle Fischbach, R- with her husband. They Dayton, but she had gations against him are prieties. leaving the Senate, Paynesville. With have two grown sons. announced earlier this year untrue, while others differ Franken noted the con- although Smith said she’s Republicans currently in Smith has been a that she did not intend to from his own recollection trast between how such been told it will be some- control of the state Senate remarkably active Lt. run. “For me it was a per- of events. He said he was allegations are affecting time in early January. While by a single vote, the move Governor and has fre- sonal decision as I thought confident that the ethics Democrats versus she applauded Franken as could alter the balance of quently represented the about how I want to spend committee would have Republicans “I of all people an effective voice for power in the assembly. governor for events around my time and where I can exonerated him. am aware that there is some Minnesota, Smith made it Minnesota Public the state. She has been in make a big difference,” “But this decision is irony in the fact that I am clear she will not be in his Radio contributed report- the North Country on she told Minnesota Public not about me, it is about leaving while a man who shadow and that she should ing for this story. You can several occasions, includ- Radio at the time. “There the people of the state of has bragged on tape about not be underestimated as a hear Minnesota Public ing the dedication of the are so many different ways Minnesota,” said Franken. his history of sexual assault politician or as a candidate Radio at 89.3 FM in Ely Lake Vermilion Soudan of contributing to the future “And it has become clear sits in the Oval Office and for election next year in and at 92.5 FM on the Iron Underground Mine State of this state.” that I cannot both pursue a man who has repeatedly what likely will be a highly Range.

TOWER...Continued from page 1 “I’m in favor of Altenburg said the rental. “It doesn’t look like, much cheaper to build the time, it’s very difficult,” he council: leaving the ambulance the service has still had to turn what $3,000 in a year, and extra square footage as part said. “The street light Agreed to proceed way it is operating now,” down 144 transfers for the it sounds like with the esti- of the current project rather seemed like a relatively with legal service to a prop- he said. year, through the end of mates you already have than build a second build- low cost fix,” he added. The erty owner at 205 N. Third But Ambulance November, due to lack of here there’s enough to be ing a few years down the council has twice before Street, whose fence was Director Steve Altenburg personnel. He said volun- net positive.” line. He noted that city offi- rejected the request, ini- recently determined to be and Mayor Josh Carlson teers were able to handle The city will likely cials have been complain- tially based on claims by partially on a neighbor’s argued that the number of 64 transfers. wait for a few months ing about a lack of storage the city clerk that the project property. The city will be calls handled by volun- City Clerk Treasurer before renting the facility space for the ambulance would cost $20,000. At the seeking an order to relo- teers and Altenburg has Linda Keith said the trans- in either case. Altenburg department and suggested last meeting, Carlson sug- cate or remove the fence. increased dramatically in fers net the city about $1,000 said he’ll need to re-adver- the extra space could be gested the light would cost Approved changes recent years. Carlson noted per run, not including the tise for the on-call posi- used temporarily for city $15,000. But while the to the rules at the Tower that Altenburg has done 246 salaries of staff, generating tions, which means the new storage if a tenant was not council seemed to agree Airport, as recommended runs so far this year, while about $150,000 per year if system likely won’t be up immediately forthcoming. this time that the light cost by the Airport volunteer Jake Schmidt has the city was able to do all and running until March. Helmberger also noted would actually be minimal, Commission, including a done 171. “We are very the transfers. But the city is In other business, the that the Norwegian-based and that the motel opera- provision to begin termi- lucky we have Steve and ramping up at the same council gave the green light company Glami-tec, which tor would pay for it, they nation of hangar leases if Jake,” said Carlson. But time that several other larger for the Tower Economic is headed by Tower Vision raised objections that the payment is not made within that pace is not sustainable area departments are doing Development Authority to 2025 investor Lars light would be located on 90 days of the due date. The forever,” said Altenburg. the same, hoping to tap the move forward with con- Hansted, is seriously inter- private property. The light, airport will also require Altenburg said the 120 transfer dollars, which could struction of an approxi- ested in opening a franchise in fact, appears to be located each hangar owner to base hours per week when the limit the actual number mately 8,000-8,500 square of the specialty glass man- within the public right-of- an airplane in Tower, so the department would have available to the Tower foot building to provide ufacturer in Tower, and way, which is why hangar owners are using paid on-call staff available Ambulance in the future. space for the expansion of that the extra space would MnDOT’s approval would airport services and not would provide a needed Councilor Brooke Lamppa Manufacturing as likely meet their needs. be required for the light. simply using the space for break to the system’s vol- Anderson asked about the well as some additional Dougherty agreed that MnDOT engineer Duane storage. The council also unteers. cost of the house rental. space for a second business, the city needs to encour- Hill has already agreed to approved a modest tie- Dougherty noted that “It would be $1,937 for or for a later expansion for age business development, installation of the light in down fee for plane owners the addition of First each six-month period,” Lamppa. TEDA had made and noted the lack of com- the right-of-way if the city who make use of that Responders to the ambu- Keith answered. the recommendation to mercial space in the city. submits the request form opportunity. lance system has provided “Ah, plus utilities,” move forward with the “What have we got to offer to Minnesota Power. Approved a resolu- some relief for other vol- added Altenburg. “They’re larger building at its regular someone right now?” he Dougherty suggested tion establishing a water unteers. “That solves an offering us a fair value, meeting last week. asked. “This might be the looking at extending street and sewer rate increase issue,” said Dougherty. that’s why we’re consid- Carlson expressed perfect opportunity.” lights to other parts of the effective in 2018. “That has helped, most ering it.” skepticism of the idea ini- Councilor Brad city’s west end. “If you put Gave the first definitely,” acknowledged Councilor Kevin tially, arguing that he didn’t Matich agreed, and sup- just one there, you’re essen- reading to an ordinance Altenburg, “but because Fitton was convinced, and want the city to have to pay ported Dougherty’s motion tially putting it in for a change that would incor- we’ve won a battle doesn’t motioned to allow the the cost of heating empty to move forward with the private service,” he said. porate a 40-acre parcel on mean we stop fighting the department to move space if a tenant for the larger proposed building, “And it would be on the city’s west end into the war.” forward with the house additional space didn’t which the council then private property,” said city limits. come along. approved. Keith. “And it’s on private Approved an addi- “I’d feel a hell of a lot In other action, the property,” repeated tional $1,000 in longevity better if I knew there was council again declined to Dougherty. pay to cover a portion of something that would go approve the installation of Altenburg said if the Randy Johnson’s medical in there right away,” said a street light on an exist- council was going to costs for 2018. The council Carlson. ing pole near the entrance approve a streetlight at the voted 4-1 for the increase, Altenburg questioned to the Marjo Motel, despite motel’s highway entrance, with Carlson voting no. whether the space would the motel operator’s offer he wanted one by his drive- Learned that Keith meet the needs of many to pay the $197 installation way. “My street is dark, I will be switching her union other businesses. But City cost along with the elec- want the city to put up a representation from MAPE Engineer Matt Bolf said the tric bill for its operation. light on my private prop- to the Teamsters. Keith space would likely simply TEDA had addressed the erty, too.” said the change would have be roughed in and would issue at their December When asked following no additional cost to the be finished to meet the meeting and had forward- the meeting what docu- city. needs of whatever tenant ed a recommendation to mentation she had that the Approved an initial was interested. “It would install the light given that light pole is located on pay estimate for Utility be left mostly open,” said it’s an identified public private property, Keith said Systems of America on the Bolf. Altenburg also ques- safety issue and that the she would have to have the Hoodoo Point project for tioned if the additional problem was created by the site measured to be certain. $148,658. space would make it more city, which significantly This reporter measured the Approved a 2018 difficult for one of the modified the entrance to the pole on Wednesday, which FAA Airport pre-applica- tenants to build a future motel as a result of the Hwy. appears to be located well tion. expansion. 169 bridge project. within the highway right- Tabled action on the TEDA President Helmberger said the new of-way, which is not con- city budget until a second Marshall Helmberger entrance is difficult to see, sidered private property. meeting set for Monday, argued that it would be even in daylight. “At night- In other business, the Dec. 18. Subscribe to the Timberjay 218- 753- 2950 TIMBERJAY Newspapers December 15, 2017 11

ELY...Continued from page 1 happen to be members of allow its construction on loss of a dance program safe place.” process,” he said. “The vote in December,” he the ERCC board, expressed existing school district that has involved more She described her fear primary and fundamental said. “I’ve been giving this favorable views for the property?” than 3,000 Ely youth.” of the Ely community reason we ask you to con- much thought for the last idea. Several members of She added that all of losing the popular dance sider our proposal to locate year. I’ve talked to people, Fourteen people told the community chose to those benefits would be studio. “If the proposed the ERCC on school visited the Grand Marais the board in various ways voice their opinions on the taken away using taxpay- ERCC is built, business grounds is for the children complex, and listened to that locating the recre- ERCC concept. Many of ers’ dollars through state will be taken away from of our community. We my constituents. I did my ational center on the school the comments centered on bonding money. The the gym at Studio North, envision children flooding homework on this.” campus was a bad idea for the financial viability and ERCC proposal calls for which would also put the into the facility at the end He said he “found it taxpayers, the community, sustainability of a recre- applying for as much as $5 dance studio out of busi- of the school day. We very rare” for a school dis- and the students of ISD ational center in a town of million in state borrowing. ness. This facility is such picture them participating trict to open a recreation- 696. Ely’s size. At least one res- “There will also be a loss a great asset to our com- in open gym, open swim, al complex on its own School board member ident asked about state of economic development. munity and I can’t grasp team practices, and activ- land. “It is rarer yet for a Tom Omerza attempted to bonding specifics and who I caution you not to put the the idea of it not being ities in the after-school school district to lease land amend the motion to allow would actually “own” the school district and the com- here.” lounge like doing home- to a private business,” he the board to get more infor- recreational facility. munity in financial risk. Larson also ques- work with friends and said. “The role of a school mation in order to agree Another wondered why a Ely is a huge proponent of tioned the issue of main- working on computers.” board is to educate kids, on specific terms and con- community should pay small businesses. What taining safety at the school Ely Police Chief John and to provide and main- ditions before voting on the more in property taxes to kind of message would campus with the ERCC Lahtonen said he was con- tain the buildings neces- matter at a later time. support a tax-exempt facil- this send to the communi- building adjacent to the cerned with the traffic con- sary to do that. I don’t think Board chair Ray ity. ty if we don’t embrace and school buildings. “I would gestion problems that exist the (school) board should Marsnik, clearly irritated Many Ely communi- encourage that?” she not feel safe going to gym around the school, already. be getting into the recre- at Omerza’s 11th-hour ty members have rallied asked. class in a building that any “Building the rec center ational business. That falls attempt to change the around the competitive Boitz said she was in person in the community there would only make the into the hands of the city.” wording of the motion, nature and financial impact favor of the construction had access to. Shouldn’t situation more dangerous,” According to Marsnik, said he would have appre- of a recreational complex of a privately-funded pool your priority be student he said. He also voiced his the school administrative ciated bringing up the on existing fitness-related on private property. “I safety?” concerns with other safety team believes the present wording changes before businesses in town. would be open and sup- Former Ely mayor and issues involved with allow- facilities are adequate for the meeting. “This motion Nichole Boitz, owner portive of dual member- St. Louis County Planning ing the public to be on handling physical educa- was put on the agenda, and of Studio North Fitness ships,” she said. “I would Commission Chair Roger school property. tion offerings. “The athletic I myself have studied this Center, spoke about the also be supportive if the Skraba questioned the Under the old business director feels we could use long enough,” he said. effect the ERCC would school district would reach zoning ramifications of portion of the meeting, more space for our after- “I’ve been looking at this have on her 19-year busi- out to the community for locating the ERCC on school board member school activities,” he said. for more than a year. What ness. “In a small business, expansion of gym space on school property. “The prop- Scott Kellerman made a “My second concern you are suggesting here is every dollar counts,” she school property. Let’s erty is zoned P-1. Our city motion to approve the is the financial or legal lia- kicking this down the said. “The community was utilize the taxpayers’ state code would allow that, but ERCC motion as stated. bilities for this district,” street.” told the proposal would not bonding money for much the issue that I have is if a The motion was support- Marsnik added. I refuse to The motion to change duplicate or compete with needed infrastructure.” day care is opened in it or ed by Omerza. do anything to jeopardize the wording of the motion existing businesses. The Ely Memorial High if retail is brought in, that Board member James this district.” was defeated by a 3-3 vote. plan has drastically School senior Emma is not allowed,” he said. Pointer said he did not Board member Scott The original motion changed. Their goal is to Larson followed Boitz and Skraba also ques- agree with the wording of Kellerman, who made the said, “Moved by (blank), operate like a YMCA or a talked about the impact tioned the parking issue. the motion. “It is impor- motion to vote on the seconded by (blank), if non-profit government- Studio North has had on “You are going to need 250 tant that we look at these ERCC proposal, said, “We the Ely Regional subsidized organization her life. “I’ve been dancing parking spaces, minimum. other questions,” he said. can always change our Community Complex using taxpayers’ state at Studio North since I These are zoning issues Omerza expressed a minds,” he said. “If we (ERCC) delivers a finan- bonding money.” was two years old and I that you are going to be desire to take the time to want more time to study cially viable plan to con- She asked what such can’t stress enough the part of in this decision- work out such issues as the issues and the ERCC struct, support and sustain a facility would do to exist- way Studio North, and making process,” he said. safety concerns and busi- (board) can wait, I don’t its project consisting of a ing businesses in Ely. “This Nicole specifically, has ERCC Board member ness competition. “I would see why can’t accommo- pool, gymnasium, fitness means the slow, painful changed my life in such a Todd Heiman urged the like to further this so we date that.” center and other spaces demise, or a very quick positive way,” she said. school board to vote to can get specifics,” he said. Kellerman rescinded outlined in its proposal, (demise), both with the “Through dancing at “partner” with the ERCC Marsnik reiterated his his motion, with support without encumbering same end result: loss of Studio North, the most board to determine opinion that the ERCC from Omerza, and made a School District bonding several businesses, loss of important things I have whether it is feasible for proposal has been put on new motion to table the or other funds, except for hundreds of thousands of gained are self esteem, the ERCC to be located on hold long enough to get issue. The vote was tabled a fee for service/usage tax dollars, loss of an estab- communication skills and school grounds. “During more information. “We on a 4-2 vote with Marsnik basis, is the School Board lished fitness center, loss how to push through the this process, either party had a study session last and Rochelle Sjoberg of Independent School of community projects and hard situations,” Larson may determine that it is not month where the board voting no. District 696 willing to outreach programs,and said. “Studio North is my feasible and stop the agreed to put this up for a

PATROL...Continued from page 1 completes a 17-week train- been experiencing a low- personal holidays and an struction, and costs for Discussed combin- significant training and ing course at Camp Ripley. call volume, as is usual for increase in uniform architectural services ing the current Clerk and knowledge, as well as time He’ll begin his training this time of year. A new allowance from $600 to would add to the final cost Treasurer positions into a required. The positions are shortly after the first of the camera was just installed $800. putting the project further single full-time hired posi- both currently elected posi- year. in the 2012 Tahoe police The town board set a out of their budget. tion, rather than an elected tions with two-year terms. “I’m thankful for the squad. Anderson cautioned special meeting for Cashed out two position. Councilors stated Next meetings will opportunity I had to serve that the ice can be dan- Thursday, Dec. 28 at 1 savings certificates for that this may be an appro- be Thursday, Dec. 28 at 1 the citizens of Breitung gerous this year and ice p.m. to discuss finding a $100,000 and $200,000 in priate course of action p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 23 Township and the city of fishermen should be check- replacement for Anderson. their equipment replace- because of the positions’ at 6 p.m. Tower,” Anderson said. ing ice depths to ensure In other news, the ment fund from Frandsen difficult nature and need for “I’m also thankful for the their safety. township board: Bank and will be combin- friendships I’ve gained by The town board also Received only one ing them into one $300,000 living and working in our agreed to a new police con- bid for the post office ren- certificate for a one-year communities,” he added. tract, with pay increases for ovation project, from Lenci term. OOperapera HHouseouse In the future, Anderson staff. The police chief posi- Enterprises. The project Will send said that he looks forward tion will be paid $25.75 and was bid at $189,800, with Supervisor Greg Dostert to VVintaintaggee MMararkketet to continuing to serve the the police lieutenant will alternates. The board attend a CDBG meeting on community as a state receive $22.50 starting in rejected the bid and Jan. 9 to follow up on a trooper. 2018. In 2019 they will declined the project stating grant application made for Anderson also report- each receive an addition- that the price was too high. funding for city mainte- ed that the police depart- al $0.90 per hour raise. The The board also mentioned nance projects. ment has finished moving police chief currently that other costs, such as Received notice into their new office in the makes $23.69 and the lieu- $20,000 estimated to that the unemployment rate former MINOS Surface tenant makes $20.46. The regrade the asphalt outside, in Breitung is 0.2 percent, 307 1st St. N., Virginia Building and is now in the full-time officers have the the cost of paying a postal down from 0.22 percent Mon-Fri 10-5 & Sat 9-3 last steps of organizing option to pay $125 per worker to supervise con- last year. their equipment and paper- month for medical insur- work. Anderson reported ance. The officers also that the department has received two additional VERMILION CLUB & POOR GARY’S PIZZA AFestive Gathering Saturday, December 23 Dave Sabart “Poets & Poetry” to Our Sales Team! Ugly Sweater Sunday, December 17

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HOCKEY Wolves ice first win of the season Fall to Eveleth-Gilbert in midweek action by JAY GREENEY Sports writer

EVELETH – Ely traveled to Eveleth-Gilbert on Tuesday with just 13 healthy players on the roster. The Wolves got to within a goal early in the second period but then ran out of gas. They fell by a final score of 15-4. On the bright side, they notched their first win of the season against May-Port on Saturday. In Tuesday’s action, the Golden Bears put the pressure on early, scoring four goals in the first period, before Gage Merhar put Ely on the board with just 1:44 remaining. The Bears heavily outshot the Wolves 16-3 in the stanza. Two quick Ely points closed the gap early in the second period, but that was the high point for the Wolves as Eveleth-Gilbert scored six of the next seven goals to take a 10-4 lead into the final period. The Bears converted two power plays into goals during the period. Playing running time in the third, the Bears would add five more goals to their game total. Junior forward Nick Mattila drives the puck towards the May-Port goal during last Friday’s game in See HOCKEY...pg. 2B Ely. The Wolves notched their first win of the season. photo by J. Greeney 2017 GIRLS BASKETBALL Sports Ely back on a Grizzlies slip to Cherry week winning track by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Boys bball by JAY GREENEY Managing Editor Friday, Dec. 15 Sports writer NW hosts Ely, 7:15 p.m CHERRY— The HILL CITY – Ely took to the road Grizzlies girls suffered their Tuesday, Dec. 19 first loss of the season Saturday hoping to even their early season NW hosts Floodwood, Monday night in Cherry, record at Hill City. The Wolves came out 7:15 p.m fast and never looked back to beat the falling 63-41 to the Tigers. Cherry dominated much of Lady Hornets 65-28. Thursday, Dec. 21 “This was a great team victory,” the game defensively, but Ely hosts Lake of the said Ely Head Coach Darren Visser. “We struggled with shooting, Woods, 7:15 p.m. had many people contribute on both which helped keep the offense and defense.” Grizzlies in the hunt until It appears the young team is the final minutes. The Tigers Girls bball building confidence and chemistry and took a 29-22 lead into the break, and expanded on it in Monday, Dec 18 is enjoying scoring success from several NW hosts Wrenshall, players. the second half. The Grizzlies 7:15 pm “It was nice to see that when one did rally early in the second Ely hosts Chisholm, person wasn’t shooting well other people half, closing the gap to four picked them up and contributed,” said points after Cherry sent in 7:15 pm Visser. “It allowed everyone to find their their B-squad for a time. But rhythm with time.” the Tigers pulled away in Tuesday, Dec 19 The Wolves were led by Erika the later going to clinch the NER at Fond du Lac, Mattson with 20 points while Brielle win. 7:15 pm Kallberg notched a double-double, with Junior guard Bria Ely at Silver Bay, 16 points to go with a team high 12 Chiabotti led scoring for the 6:15 pm rebounds. Shayla Zaverl had ten points Grizzlies with 14 points, fol- and led the team with seven assists while lowed by sophomore center Hockey Gabi Omerza had a good night shooting Sasha Strong, with nine with ten points. points. Allana Rutchasky North Woods sophomore forward Nicole Olson Saturday, Dec. 16 In home action last Thursday, the scored four points, and Brynn looks cross-court during action against Cherry on Ely at SW Christian, Wolves struggled against International Simpson scored three. Nicole Monday. 1:45 pm. Falls. The Broncos built a large first half Olson, Hanna Sandberg, and figures as they edged South time and were never able to deficit and the Wolves just couldn’t Kennedy Wardas scored two Ridge in a hard-fought pull away until the final Nordic ski recover— losing by a final score of 60- points apiece. contest, 72-65. minute or two. In action last Thursday, It was a nail-biter from Junior guard Bria Wednesday, Dec. 20 at North Woods, four start to finish, as the Grizzlies Grand Rapids Invite, See ELY GIRLS...pg 2B Grizzlies reached double clung to 36-35 lead at half- See GIRLS...pg. 2B 11 am 2B December 15, 2017 TIMBERJAY Newspapers 2017 BOYS BASKETBALL Ely stays perfect in early going Left: Senior guard Adam McDonald makes a move Wolves rout Hill City and beat on a fast break. He led the Wolves with 32 points in bigger I-Falls squad, 76-61 their game against International Falls last by JAY GREENEY that will test their early season Friday. Sports writer mettle. The Wolves had four players photo by J. Greeney HILL CITY – Ely used an in double figures against the aggressive full court pressure Hornets, led by Adam McDonald “We did a nice job of and a quick strike offense to who scored 32 points, six rebounding against a bigger, overpower Hill City on Saturday, rebounds, and four assists. Carter more physical team,” said Ely 89-35. The Wolves were again Gaulke had 18 points along with Head Coach Tom McDonald. able to clear the bench to get nine assists while Blaise Lah “We played well as a team offen- some valuable playing time for notched another double-double, sively.” the underclassmen as they have with ten points and 13 rebounds. Ely had a number of big per- been playing a small rotation in Trevor Mattson added 11 points. formances and was led again by close games so far this year. The Wolves were tested by senior Adam McDonald who put “We got down early but a much taller International Falls up 32 points along with five played well after that,” said Ely team last Friday. The Wolves rebounds and Carter Gaulke, Head Coach Tom McDonald. shot the ball well and limited who notched 23 points, eight “We jumped out to a 49-27 half- their turnovers early to build a rebounds, and six assists. time lead and continued to add big lead and cruised to a 76-61 Ely heads to North Woods to our lead in the second half.” win. on Friday to take on the unde- Ely appears to be playing The Wolves didn’t let their feated Grizzlies. Game time is with plenty of confidence, but lack of size bother them as they 7:15 p.m. they will face some stiff compe- rebounded well and continued tition in their next couple games to drive to the hoop for layups. Sports briefly Northeast Range boys It has been a challenging season 42-25. More struggles so far for the Nighthawks as they The Nighthawks will have two have lost by over 20 points in all more opportunities to get a win still looking for a win for NER girls but one game this year. before the Christmas break. They BABBITT—The short-handed Nighthawks EVELETH – Northeast Range NER played two other games were set to host Cook County boys basketball team continued to struggle this continues to have problems scoring. this past week. Silver Bay came to Thursday night with a early start of week, losing home games to both Chisholm and They managed just 15 points in a Babbitt and won 61-16. Before that, 4:45 p.m. They hit the road to Fond Silver Bay. 61-15 shellacking by Eveleth-Gilbert they played their best game of the du Lac on Dec. 19. Game time is On Monday, the team fell 75-23 to the Mariners. on Tuesday.. season, but still lost to Chisholm 7:15 p.m. Dillon Gorsma led scoring for Northeast Range with six points, while Brett Rosendahl and Quintin Pecha notched five. Austin Erickson added HOCKEY...Continued from page 1B four. Playing last Friday, the Bluestreaks dominated Despite the blowout, Ely’s to take a one-goal lead in every goals while senior Gage Merhar the Nighthawks from start to finish en route to a Merhar notched a hat trick and now game so far this year. had a goal and an assist. Juniors 90-28 victory. Chisholm built a 45-12 halftime leads the team with nine points. Ely scored its first goal of the Nick Mattila and Austin Meskill lead and never looked back. Fellow senior Thomas Montana game with 13:32 left in the second each added a goal. Eighth-grade Quintin Pecha was, again, the bright spot for scored the Wolves’ other goal. period to tie the score. The second goal tender Chase Sandberg had a the Nighthawks, with 13 points, including three Ely 5, May-Port 1 period ended with the score tied 1- huge night as he allowed just one treys. Austin Erickson scored six for the ‘Hawks, The Wolves gave up a first 1. goal on 28 shot attempts for a .964 while Brett Rosendahl scored three. Dillon Gorsma, period goal to visiting May-Port The Wolves had their best period save percentage. Ty Fabish, and Ethan Bergan scored two apiece. this past Saturday. Ely then turned of the year scoring four unanswered The 1-4 Wolves next head to Justin Pioske set the scoring pace for Chisholm, the tide and scored the next five goals in the third, with aggressive St. Paul to play Highland Park at 7 with 22 points. goals to win their first game of the offense and penalty-free play. p.m. on Friday. They take on The 0-4 Nighthawks were forced to forfeit young season 5-1. The Wolves were led by soph- Southwest Christian on Saturday. their first game of the season and have since lost Ely has allowed their opponents omore Luke Olson who had two Tip off is set for 1:45 p.m. three straight. The shorthanded team maintains just eight players on its roster, including four GRIZZLIES...Continued from page 1B eighth- and ninth-graders. “That was quite an accomplish- Olson leading the charge with 25 down. “They’re a very good team,” ment,” said Kleppe. “It was another points. said Kleppe. “Very athletic, and Ironwomen fall 77-57 good team effort.” The Grizzlies host undefeated they’ve got a lot of the same guys All five of the Grizzlies starters Ely on Friday in a game that could they had last year.” Game time is to Western Tech hit double digits again, with Tate offer a preview of a section show- 7:15 p.m. ELY – The Ironwomen built a ten-point lead going into halftime of their Saturday matinee with Western Tech. But an injury and a defensive ELY GIRLS...Continued from page 1B collapse in the second half allowed Western Tech to rally for a 77-57 victory. 48. said Visser. “We were able to take along with nine rebounds and Erika Daysha Davis led scoring for the Ironwomen Ely had 25 turnovers in the a 23-point half time deficit and get Mattson put up 11 points and a with 16 points, while Zarea Richards led in game with most of those coming in it down to single digits in the second team-high five assists. rebounds with nine and added eight points. Winter the first half as International Falls half.” Ely defends its 2-2 record as George led in assists, with eight. built their big lead. The Wolves Brielle Kallberg led the Wolves they host Chisholm on Monday, Vermilion hoped to play competively against rallied in the second half, but by with a double-double, including 19 Dec. 18. Game time is 7:15 p.m. a very good Rochester team on Friday night. The then it was too late. “We were able points, ten rebounds and four blocked Yellowjackets had other ideas, and built a big half- to find some rhythm on offense,” shots. Shayla Zaverl added 19 points time lead on their way to a 76-48 win. GIRLS... Continued from page 1B Chiabotti led the way for the Grizzlies, with 19 points, including two three-point- ers, while Hanna Sandberg hit two treys of her own en route to 18 points for the game. Kate Stone added 14 Huge Estate points and Regan Ratai 13, Auction starts closing including a three-pointer. Sunday, December 17 Kayla Palm added four at 7 P.M. points and Allana Rutchasky 6283 Tarkman Rd, Tower MN. Online Auction!! and Kennedy Wardas added two points apiece. Viewing Days: Thursday, Dec. 14 and The Grizzlies were set Friday, Dec. 15 from 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. to host Fond du Lac on Thursday night. They’ll host This auction is loaded with great Barn Wrenshall next Monday, , Household, Assorted Antique and with a 7:15 p.m. start. 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Obituaries And Death Notices

George Rukavina William F. Mayerle children, Pamela Austreng She is survived by her Carol J. Moore will be scattered at Cannon George Rukavina, 89, William “Billy” Frank and family of Duluth, children, Shirley (Gary) Carol Jean Salo Beach, Ore. of Ely, passed away on Mayerle, 67, a lifelong res- Kimberly (Austreng) Baumgartner of Cook, McCormick Moore, 66, of She is survived by her Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, ident of Ely, died on Harvey and family of Barbara (Fred) McKenzie Eugene, Ore., formerly of husband, Ray Moore; in his home. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Eveleth, and Tracey of Hohenwald, Tenn., Babbitt, passed away on daughter, Jacqueline He was born to Steve Essentia Health Virginia Austreng and family of Bonnie (Ronnie) Woods Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, (Brian) Harris of Rukavina and Kathryn Care Center. A memorial Babbitt. of Valdez, Alaska, James at Peace Health Sacred Brentwood, Calif.; son, (Karakas) Rukavina on Jan. service will be held at 11 Keister of Seattle, Wash., Heart Medical Center at Bruce McCormick (partner 26, 1928. George attend- a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 Vera M. Keister Jeanne Keister of Sisters, Riverbend in Springfield, Craig Holley) of Eugene, ed the Ely Schools until he at St. Anthony’s Catholic Vera Marie Gustavson Ore., and Bill (Karen) Ore., following a brief Ore.; sister, Corrine quit in 1946 to go to work Church in Ely with Rev. Keister, 87, of Fairbanks, Keister of Fairbanks, illness. Per Carol’s wishes, (Randall) Mahlman of and take care of the family. Dana Thompson officiat- Alaska, formerly of Cook, Alaska; eight grandchil- no services were held. She Owatonna; and brother, He started work for the U.S. ing. Visitation will be for passed away on Monday, dren; nine great-grand- was cremated and her ashes Kevin Salo of Soudan. Forest Service in 1944; the one hour prior to the service Dec. 4, 2017, at Fairbanks children; two great- following year he worked at the church. Luncheon Memorial Hospital. Per great-grandchildren; and for the DMIR Railroad. will follow the service and Vera’s wishes, there will be many nieces, nephews and He joined the U.S. Army interment will be at a later no service. special friends. in 1946, putting in one date in the Ely Cemetery. year in Korea, was honor- Arrangements are with ably discharged and Landmark Funeral Home returned to work on the rail- in Virginia. Give a little road. He was a part of a He is survived by his ® team of three who then daughter, Kathie (Shawn) TENDERNESS started an Army Reserve Hill and four grandsons, unit, the 982nd Timothy, Adam, Bryce Construction Battalion Williamson and Easton from Ely, which was three Hill, all of Winton; and years inactive, then acti- many close friends. vated for two years during the Korean War in August Carol D. 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Outdoors briefly TRAPPING Snowmobile trails remain in poor condition REGIONAL— Area snowmobile trails are now open, but DNR trails officials are recommending that riders stay off the trails until there’s more snow. “Trails are open but are very rough,” said DNR area trails specialist Brad Dekkers. “Trails remain ungroomed due to lack of snow and the swamps aren’t frozen well enough in many cases,” Dekkers said. “The A curious pine marten. wetland areas are especially rough due to frozen ruts and hummocks.” Trail crews are continuing to clear portions of the Marten Arrowhead Trail of trees and overhanging brush brought down in a late October snow- stable, storm. Crews are also packing the trails in wetland areas to facilitate freeze-up. Both the Taconite and but no Arrowhead trails are listed in poor condition and remain ungroomed. Snow depths sign of range from two-to-five inches along portions of the Taconite Trail, with four-to-eight inches along the Arrowhead. Neither a fisher trail has anything more than a negligible base. recovery Wheeled trailers by MARSHALL HELMBERGER will need fishing Managing Editor licenses this year REGIONAL— Northeastern REGIONAL—If you’re Minnesota trappers registered sig- using a wheeled trailer for a nificantly more marten this year fish house this year, you’re than last, although fisher numbers going to need a permit for the continue to show little or no recov- first time. CATCHES ery in the population. Beginning with this ice Trappers reported seeing little fishing season, anglers using fisher sign in the woods, and that’s a wheelhouse type of ice or a concern to wildlife managers dark-house shelter are like Tom Rusch, the DNR’s area required to purchase a license wildlife manager in Tower. to place the shelter on the ice, Wildlife managers had expect- even when occupying it. ed to see some recovery from A FISH STORY 2016, as a major snowstorm just A new definition for portable shelters has been ahead of the six-day marten and provided in law, which states Vermilion Lake man lands nine-foot sturgeon fisher season had prompted many that a portable shelter is one trappers to stay home last year. that collapses, folds or is dis- OLUMBIA RIVER—If you think Marten numbers did improve this assembled for transportation. you have a fish story, you’d better year, running close to numbers C recorded in 2015 and 2014, when In the past, anglers using check with Jake Schmidt of rural wheelhouses could use them Tower— he’s probably got you beat. trapper effort was similar to this without shelter licenses as Jake, who hails from Vermilion Lake year. Specifically, trappers regis- long as they were occupied, Township, was fishing late last month out on tered 152 marten in Tower, 52 in including overnight. the Columbia River, when he latched onto the Hibbing, and 78 in Eveleth. A shelter meeting the new fish of a lifetime. He’d been out on the water But fisher numbers showed definition of portable only for four hours fishing for sturgeon, with a minimal rebound, and continued needs a license when a person guide, his wife Sarah, and their daughter a dramatic decline over the past leaves it unattended, meaning Emily, and it was three minutes until their time several years. As recently as 2012, they are farther than 200 feet was up. Sarah had landed a number of modest- trappers registered 47 fisher in Tower, 82 in Hibbing, and 42 in from the shelter. sized white sturgeon that morning, but Jake Top: Jake Schmidt grasps the sucker- The change, pursued by had come up empty Eveleth, for a total of 171. This like mouth of a nine-foot long white year, trappers registered a total of the DNR and enabled by 2017 and was figuring he’d sturgeon he caught while fishing on legislation, accompanied have to hear about it the Columbia River in Oregon. The fish just 49 fishers across all three reg- hunting and angling fee for the rest of their was estimated to weigh about 400 istration stations, including just increases. For Minnesota res- Oregon trip. He was pounds. 14 in Tower, where the number of idents, an annual shelter starting to reel in for trappers was on par with recent license is $15; a three-year the last time when the Above: Sarah Schmidt with a more years. license is $42. Shelter or line started peeling manageable sturgeon, one of several “We’ve certainly been watch- fishing licenses can be pur- she caught during their late November ing that trend,” said Rusch, who out from his reel. outing. chased online, at DNR license believes the disappearance of large When he set the hook submitted photos agents across Minnesota, or and pulled back on diameter aspen, which provide the by phone at 888-665-4236. the rod, he knew his the strain, and Jake said his daughter gave him cavities that fisher need to sleep morning had just MARSHALL occasional breaks to rest. “I don’t think I could and raise their young, is playing a gotten interesting. have done it myself,” he said. role in the decline of the species “You could just tell it HELMBERGER He’s not sure how long it took to coax the in northeastern Minnesota. was enormous,” he big fish to the boat. “It was at least twenty Ongoing research by DNR said. minutes to get it where we could a hold of it,” biologist John Erb has documented The Columbia, said Jake, is loaded with he said. And as they got it up towards the boat, that fisher are particularly depend- big white sturgeon and he had just hooked a the scale of the giant fish became clear, meas- ent on nest cavities in large aspen, monster. And just like the Old Man and the uring in at about nine feet long. Jake estimates which research has shown make Sea, Jake had an epic battle on his hands. it likely weighed about 400 pounds, but there up three-quarters of the nesting Working the big beast in towards the boat was was no way to know for sure since they never sites for these large members of  ! a challenge, even with the 100-pound test on even tried to lift the giant out of the water. the weasel family. Marten, which  ! his reel. “He just kind of did his thing,” said Turns out, the fish wasn’t even that spec- are smaller than fisher, are less Jake. “Nothing would stop him from going to tacular for sturgeon in the Columbia. “They dependent on large aspen, as  (
the bottom whenever he wanted.” Video of the get them that big all the time,” said Jake. “And research has shown they more battle proves the point, as every run of the big they get a lot bigger than that.” often use cavities in white cedar fish sent the reel just whirring. Jake said he Indeed, according to Kevin Peterson, the or underground burrows to sleep initially tried slowing it down with his thumb International Falls area fisheries manager for or raise young. )('&&(%%$(#"&& DNR officials had hoped that !   until it burned his finger. Just holding the rod proved difficult against See STURGEON...pg. 5B  ##"%' See TRAPPING...pg. 5B TIMBERJAY Newspapers December 15, 2017 5B WILDERNESS LAKE COUNTRY FORECAST from NOAA weather Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

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Ely Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Emb. Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Cook Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Orr Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Tower Hi Lo Prec. Sn. 12/04 44 28 0.04 12/04 38 25 0.00 12/04 43 28 0.00 12/04 37 25 0.00 12/04 41 27 0.00 12/05 40 14 0.09 0.1” 12/05 36 33 0.15 2.0” 12/05 37 14 0.41 0.1” 12/05 23 7 0.00 12/05 38 10 0.00 0.3” 12/06 14 8 0.01 0.2” 12/06 10 7 0.00 12/06 12 7 0.05 0.2” 12/06 14 1 0.00 12/06 13 6 0.00 0.5” 12/07 17 1 0.01 0.1” 12/07 12 3 0.03 12/07 15 2 0.02 0.1” 12/07 18 0 0.00 12/07 15 -2 0.05 0.6” 12/08 19 5 0.03 0.8” 12/08 16 -1 0.00 12/08 18 3 0.01 0.8” 12/08 18 10 0.00 12/08 18 4 0.03 0.4” 12/09 20 3 0.04 2.8” 12/09 15 11 0.18 3.0” 12/09 17 4 0.08 2.8” 12/09 16 7 0.00 12/09 17 2 0.18 3.0” 12/10 19 3 0.01 0.3” 12/10 15 15 0.00 12/10 17 4 0.00 0.3” 12/10 18 9 0.00 12/10 17 3 0.00 Totals 28.49 17.4” Totals 35.37 19.0” Totals 29.05 27.9”. Totals NA Totals 30.18 17.7” Time to start planning STURGEON...Continued from page 4B for 2018 BWCA permits the Minnesota Department of Right: Natural Resources, the white stur- A closer view ELY – It may feel like enter the lottery and it is geon that reside in the Columbia of the giant winter, but it’s time to start non-refundable even if you can grow up to 800 pounds and are fish’s mouth. thinking about summer trips don’t win the lottery. This the largest freshwater fish in North Schmidt’s into the Boundary Waters. is a change from last year. guide stuck his America. arm into the The application period for The lottery system is going Even the lake sturgeon that are the BWCAW lottery for to be eliminated after the mouth of the increasingly common in northern fish up past his popular entry points opens 2018 season is over. Minnesota rivers and lakes can get elbow in order on Dec. 20, so it isn’t too Other information enormous. Peterson said early to remove the early to begin making plans A BWCA permit is records list some of the big fish hook. for the upcoming canoe required for each group weighing as much as 400 pounds. season. wishing to enter and camp “The biggest one taken from Rainy The lottery application Lake was 196 pounds,” said share a number of overnight between May 1 characteristics with period begins at 9 a.m. on through Sept. 30. Only one Peterson, who has a picture of the Dec. 20 and runs through 1930s-era fish hanging on the wall dinosaurs, noted permit is required per group. Peterson. They are Jan. 17. The lottery is for Permits are for entering on of his office. the following entry points Sturgeon can get so large not also increasingly a specific day and entry endangered in many and dates: Fall Lake entry point. because they’re fast-growing, but points D (Fall Lake, because they can live tremendously parts of the world, Separate permits are where they are har- Newton Lake, Pipestone also required for entry into long, often well over 100 years, and beyond) and 24 (Fall according to Peterson. Sturgeon vested, and often Quetico Provincial Park. poached, for their Lake); Moose Lake entry BWCA reservations don’t even become sexually mature points F (Moose Lake to highly valuable roe, otherwise ing rivers throughout much of the for all entry points can be for about 20 years. Biologists can Rainy Lake watershed. “Namakan Newfound and Sucker age sturgeon by clipping a portion known as caviar. made on a first-come, first- “We’re fortunate to have a very has a lot of sturgeon,” said Peterson. Lakes), G (Moose Lake to served basis beginning at 9 of their pectoral fins and counting Prairie Portage to healthy population of sturgeon right “In fact, ‘namakan’ is the Ojibwe a.m. on Jan. 31, 2018. growth rings. “Just like with a tree,” word for sturgeon,” he said. Basswood Lake) and 25 said Peterson. here in the Rainy, Lake of the Permits can be Woods system,” said Peterson, who (Moose Lake) for dates booked through outfitters As a family of fish, sturgeon between May 1, 2018 and are among the most ancient and noted that the fish are found in or recreation.gov. Start other big border lakes and connect- Sept. 30, 2018. Lottery planning with outfitters now results will be available on so that they can work with Jan. 24, 2018. you on routes/canoes/gear TRAPPING...Continued from page 4B There is a $10 fee to and book the permit when marten and fisher populations would as more productive. They’ve also recovery of species like fisher. recover when the agency slashed argued that other ownerships, such Rusch said some trappers have the trapping season for those two as federal and private lands, can suggested closing the fisher season predators from 16 days to just six provide the large diameter aspen to give the species time to recover. days a few years ago. The agency that fisher need. “But that won’t help,” he said. “If also reduced the bag limit on the Wildlife managers acknowl- you don’t have those 18-inch trees, TOWER-SOUDAN two species from five to just two. edge those big trees may be available then you aren’t going to have fisher.” That seems to have allowed for in some places, like Voyageurs Rusch said the focus on short AREA SINGERS recovery of marten numbers, but National Park, the Boundary Waters, rotation forestry, such as 40-45- there’s been no equivalent response or in inaccessible locations, but he year rotations for aspen, appears to to date in the fisher population. said that’s not where most trappers be having repercussions for fisher. The issue of rotation age on go. He said some component of “In my perfect world, I’d prefer a state lands has been a hot topic older forest needs to be retained 55-year rotation,” said Rusch. “But internally within the DNR, with across the landscape in order to we’re not there now.” Christmas Concert foresters arguing for shorter rotations provide the necessary habitat for Call 753-2950 CHEVY EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Sunday, December 17 Get Employee Pricing to subscribe for Everyone! PLUS REBATES 2 p.m. to the On All 2017 Models!

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PUBLIC NOTICE BREITUNG TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILINGS For the Proposed Voyageur St. Louis County intends to use federal funds Filings for the following offices open on made available under the Title III of the Tuesday, January 2, 2018, and close on Country ATV Trail System Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 5 p.m. The Voyageur Country ATV Club and Benchmark Engineering encour- Determination Act of 2000. These funds can Filing fee is $2. age the public to attend an informational meeting concerning the over- only be spent for certain purposes set forth in all master plan of the proposed trail system that will extend throughout 16 U.S.C. 7142. The County proposed to Supervisor Position: 3-year term northern St. Louis and Koochiching Counties. This meeting will be held use the funds until they expire on September Clerk: 2-year term on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 5 p.m. at the American Legion in Orr. 30, 2018. Residents can file during regular clerk hours The project proposes to add approximately 250 miles of new routes to St. Louis County is holding a 45-day com- (Tuesday through Thursday, 12 noon - 4 an existing 250 miles of existing shared routes for ATV usage. This ment period which will end on January 21, p.m.) or by appointment, call 753-6020. meeting will primarily focus on a general introduction of the project, its 2018. St. Louis County plans to expend Required office hours on the last day of regional significance to northern Minnesota, and current status. these funds for updating its community-wide filing are from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. fire protection plan (CWPP). Please send We are encouraging comments and/or questions regarding the trail any feedback, suggestions, or concerns that Candidates must be 21 years of age, system. Comments received, either written or verbally, will be recorded you may have regarding the proposed use of eligible to vote in Minnesota, and maintain and considered when making future project decisions. these federal funds. Comments on this pro- residence in Breitung Township for 30 days posal may be sent by mail to St. Louis prior to the Township Election. If anyone is unable to attend the meeting, comments and/or questions County Emergency Management, c/o Dewey may also be directed toward Voyageur Country or Benchmark Johnson-Emergency Management Valeda McDonald, Town Clerk Engineering. Coordinator, 5735 Old Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN 55811 or by email to john- Published in the Timberjay, Dec. 15 & 22, 2017 Voyageur Country ATV Club: Benchmark Engineering: [email protected]. 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Published in the Timberjay, Dec. 8 & 15, 2018 Timberjay! Nett Lake Schools, Nett Lake, MN Wolflink Marketing Coordinator Seeking Tech Support The International Wolf Center is seeking appli- cants for the position of WolfLink Coordinator. The Nett Lake School is seeking Tech This position will market and promote education Support for the remainder of the 2017-18 programs to past and prospective schools. The ideal school year. The current position is for 1 day candidate will have strong sales and organization- a week, but may increase at specific times al skills as well as oral and written communication throughout the year based on district’s skills. To apply, submit a a cover letter and resume to needs. Qualifications include: [email protected] or stop by the International Wolf • Self starter Center (located just east of Ely on Highway 169) to • Dependable pick up an application. Temporary, 12-month part-time • Experience with networks position with hourly wage DOQ & E. For job descrip- • Experience with Apple platform tion, please visit: and devices. www.wolf.org • Experience with SMART boards 1396 Highway 169 • Ely, Minnesota • Willing to learn Telepresence Applications 12/15/call • Ability to maintain hardware • Ability to install new software and updates Interested parties please submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 work-related refer- ences to: James J. Varichak Read us online at Nett Lake Schools 13090 Westley Drive Nett Lake, MN 55772 timberjay.com This position will remain open until filled. Salary will be based on experience.

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$14.00 per hour, benefit package (prorated at 20+ hours/week), approximately 180 days/school year plus a few training days, approximately 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, except with additional duties Full job description online at www.vermilioncountry.org/employment

The Vermilion Country School (VCS), is a grades 7-12 public charter school in Tower. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: interact with staff, students, parent/guardians, and the community; facilitate academic and personal goal-setting; assist students with skill develop- ment in reading and math; monitor student progress; manage the physical needs of students as needed; chaperone field explorations; records maintenance and due process paperwork; proctor assessments and diagnostic tests; supervise students during lunch and out in the community; address behavior issues in accordance with school policy; maintain strict confidentiality; assist office staff and director as needed. Minimum qualifications: Experience working with children, and a commitment to their learning; Excellent math, reading, and organizing skills; Excellent computer and office machine skills; Mature, friendly, and responsible; Commitment to the school’s mission and vision; Positive refer- ences; A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two full years of fulltime enrollment as determined by the institution of higher education attended; or an AA, AS, or AAS (or higher) degree; or a passing score on an assessment from the state-approved list (The ParaPro test has been approved for state-wide use. The cut score is 460.) Additional desired qualifications (please see website). Van Driver $11.00/hour ($16.00/hour CDL); 10-15 hours/week, am and pm routes, with additional hours as needed. Driver Qualifications: Regular Class D license (CDL preferred); Prefer experienced driv- ers (CDL highly preferred); Criminal and driving record clearance; Drug and alcohol tests may be mandated; Must be able to work entire school year; Must be able to work with and supervise students. Van driver can also be employed as a para, or can be a stand-alone position. Both positions will remain open until filled. Please e-mail resume, cover letter, transcripts of college work and/or ParaPro score, and three letters of recommendation to: Vermilion Country School, P.O. Box 629, Tower, MN 55790 [email protected]. www.vermilioncountry.com

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